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Suggest Remedy For Rash On Leg

I got somekind of a possible insect bite on my lower leg. It looks like a big misquito bite, but after several days the itching and rash grew around it until the whole area is now about a 1 & 1/2 diameter. It is very red and speckeled, like a rash, but seems to look red between the speckels also. I have had this for about 1 week. This is not normal. I also had a very itchy rash on my arm that is almost gone now and lasted a good while also. I have been using Rhuli ointment on my leg rash several times a day. I also have 1 single pink bump that is not spreading on my same foot as my large rash. What do I have? Jane
Thu, 30 Nov 2017
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Hi.
As per your case history you are having insect bite dermatitis.
My treatment advice is –

1. Don’t squeeze the lesions as it may worsen the condition.
2. Apply a mild antibiotic plus steroid cream like fusiderm-B cream twice daily on it.
3. Take an antihistamine like levocetirizine for 7-10days .
4. Other treatment options are oral steroid and hydroxyzine given only after consulting a dermatologist.

Thanks.
Dr.Harshit Bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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Suggest Remedy For Rash On Leg

Hi. As per your case history you are having insect bite dermatitis. My treatment advice is – 1. Don’t squeeze the lesions as it may worsen the condition. 2. Apply a mild antibiotic plus steroid cream like fusiderm-B cream twice daily on it. 3. Take an antihistamine like levocetirizine for 7-10days . 4. Other treatment options are oral steroid and hydroxyzine given only after consulting a dermatologist. Thanks. Dr.Harshit Bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.