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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Bites All Over The Body

First i had a mosquito bite a couple days later i had what appeared to be tiny red pimples surrounding The area that was very itchy, now its spreading all over And itches like crazy, very terribly itchy!
Even seen a doc at a clinc n recieved topical cream n steriod shot, but things hav since gotten worse
Please help
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,

You seem to have lichen urticatus also called papular urticaria. It is a hypersensitivity to insects like mosquito. Take anti histaminics like levocetirizine. If needed, take steroids in tappering dose. Apply mild steroid cream on affected area. Avoid bath with soap. You may use dettol liquid. Take all precautions to keep away from mosquitoes. I hope you got my answer.

Thanks.

Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Bites All Over The Body

Hi, You seem to have lichen urticatus also called papular urticaria. It is a hypersensitivity to insects like mosquito. Take anti histaminics like levocetirizine. If needed, take steroids in tappering dose. Apply mild steroid cream on affected area. Avoid bath with soap. You may use dettol liquid. Take all precautions to keep away from mosquitoes. I hope you got my answer. Thanks. Dr. Ilyas Patel MD