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What Causes Itchy Bump And Red Marks?

I was in Halliburton Ontario on the weekend and I have a bruise, unknown cause. There is a bump in the middle which is itchy and bright purple around it. There is two little red marks beside each other just off to the side slightly, but within the Brusing. What could it be
Thu, 22 Sep 2016
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Hi thanks for using HCM b
According to your complaint
it could be INSECT BITE.
It is common in travellers. Don't worry about this.
Apply sodium fusidate cream on bite area.
Tab ofloxacin 200 mg bid for 5 days.
Tab levocetrizine 10 mg for 1 week.
Before cream application, clean the area with cleanser.
Hope this answer helps you.
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What Causes Itchy Bump And Red Marks?

Hi thanks for using HCM b According to your complaint it could be INSECT BITE. It is common in travellers. Don t worry about this. Apply sodium fusidate cream on bite area. Tab ofloxacin 200 mg bid for 5 days. Tab levocetrizine 10 mg for 1 week. Before cream application, clean the area with cleanser. Hope this answer helps you.