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What Causes Rashes With Red Bumps After Getting Flies Bite?

I was biten by small red flies on the eastern shore of MD 6 weeks ago. I now have a rash with bite sized red bumps and welts from from my knees to ankles. It has itched terribly all along. I have tried antibiotics and every topical thing available. It is also acting like a band, creating a swelling at the knees and ankles. Any thoughts?
Tue, 11 Jul 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

As per your complain rashes and red bumps at the site of flies bite can be due to allergic reaction to the toxic chemical that is injected by the flies under the skin.

You should take anti allergics like Allegra or benadryl..
Apply steroid ointments like Cortisone over it to reduce itching, swelling and redness..
Do cool compresses over the bumps..
Applying calamine lotion can help in soothing the skin..
In case if there is pain you can also take painkillers like Tylenol or Diclofenac..
Avoid vigorous scratching as it will lead to infection..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards,
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What Causes Rashes With Red Bumps After Getting Flies Bite?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. As per your complain rashes and red bumps at the site of flies bite can be due to allergic reaction to the toxic chemical that is injected by the flies under the skin. You should take anti allergics like Allegra or benadryl.. Apply steroid ointments like Cortisone over it to reduce itching, swelling and redness.. Do cool compresses over the bumps.. Applying calamine lotion can help in soothing the skin.. In case if there is pain you can also take painkillers like Tylenol or Diclofenac.. Avoid vigorous scratching as it will lead to infection.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards,