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What Causes Itchy Spots On Legs And Hands Of A Child?
Hello My 6 yr old has several itchy spots on her legs and hands. Do not know what s causing these and they all have a single Bite marks in most areas. Some are large patch of red swelling/rash. Using cortisone 10 and ice packs to prevent her from scratching and some detol as well. Please advise what s causing this and what steps can be taken other than mosquito net etc., she ggets then when travelling on train or cars etc., Thank you
Mon, 27 Oct 2014
In India most common is mosquito bites and tics and mites .apply antibiotics ointment & antibiotics pruritic cream, avoid steroids application.for prevention mosquito net& repplants for local application while travelling or even otherwise
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