The body's immune response to a foreign substance (allergen) that is otherwise not harmful to you is called allergy. The most common allergens are pollen, drugs, food, and mold. Allergic conditions include hay fever, atopic dermatitis, food allergies, asthma, and anaphylaxis.
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A 2-year-old has red, itchy bumps due to mosquito bite. Does that mean she is allergic?
Query: Hello doctor,My 2-year-old daughter had been bitten by mosquitoes, and those areas are red and bumpy, and some have red rings around them. These bumps are itchy to her, and they look infected. Does that mean she is allergic and what can I do to help her? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is the normal reaction to mosquito bites. Please wash with soap and water and apply Cortisone cream (Hydrocortisone) two times a day for three to five days. You can also give about half a teaspoon of Benadryl (Diphenhydramine HCl) once a day as needed for itchin... Read Full »