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What Is The Treatment Of Red Marks On Leg ?

i have some red marks on my legs from bali... they look like i have placed something very hot on my leg and burnt it... it blistered in one place and now is still quite red/darkbrown and has now been there for 2 weeks. there is a slight raise to it above the skin and is now sort of trying to peel... karen
Wed, 21 May 2014
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Judging from what you describe seem most likely to be an Insect bite Hypersensitivity reactiondermatitis. Symptoms like burning and blistering are very common after an Insect bite and imply severe reaction to the toxins/fluids derived from the insect.

Now that the skin is almost peeling after 2 weeks, indicates that it has mostly resolved by itself. I would suggest that you apply a moderately potent topical steroid cream e.g fluticasone propionate cream , twice daily to the affected area. Steroid application would hasten the resolution of the dermatitis, whatever of it remains.

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What Is The Treatment Of Red Marks On Leg ?

Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic Judging from what you describe seem most likely to be an Insect bite Hypersensitivity reactiondermatitis. Symptoms like burning and blistering are very common after an Insect bite and imply severe reaction to the toxins/fluids derived from the insect. Now that the skin is almost peeling after 2 weeks, indicates that it has mostly resolved by itself. I would suggest that you apply a moderately potent topical steroid cream e.g fluticasone propionate cream , twice daily to the affected area. Steroid application would hasten the resolution of the dermatitis, whatever of it remains. regards