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Suggest Treatment For Unknown Bites

got some type of bite. have a dime size white (reg skin color) center with spreading purple- bruise like color circling it and getting larger. It s on the inside of my forearm. I helped cut trees today and didn t feel or see any insects, but this appeared afterward.
posted on Wed, 27 Aug 2014
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The possible diagnosis of the condition based on the description of the lesions is papular urticaria or insect bite hypersensitivity.You should try to use mosquito nets as much as possible and wear full clothes.Topical mild steroid cream like fluticasone can be applied over the affected area. Oral antihistamines like fexofenadine may also be used after consulting your dermatologist. Regards
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Suggest Treatment For Unknown Bites

The possible diagnosis of the condition based on the description of the lesions is papular urticaria or insect bite hypersensitivity.You should try to use mosquito nets as much as possible and wear full clothes.Topical mild steroid cream like fluticasone can be applied over the affected area. Oral antihistamines like fexofenadine may also be used after consulting your dermatologist. Regards