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I moved to a farm and got insect bites and marks do not disappear after itching. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, Last year I moved to a farm in the city. I ended up getting a lot of insect bites from the woods. Unfortunately, I itched one of them too much, which left a permanent round mark on my skin. I had a bump appear and disappear, but it left this mark on my skin. I want to make sure it is ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is an allergic rash (due to an insect bite) with superficial fungal infection. I suggest the following. Apply Fucibet cream (Betamethasone 0.1% and Fusidic Acid 2%) in the daytime for ten days. Apply Miconazole cream at night for ten days. Use Azac soap (Azelaic a... Read Full »
What is the treatment for a bug bite?
Query: Hello doctor, A bug had bitten me on my right leg three days ago. The site of the bite has become red, swollen, and I could notice some discharge. It is not getting better. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Thank you for the query. I can understand your concern. According to the picture provided here (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity), the affected area has become inflamed and swollen, and the color of the affected area has changed to red. I suggest you wash th... Read Full »
My kid has little bumps on her finger. Is it an insect bite?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is 2 years and 7 months old. From five days, she has little bumps on her finger and she is having an itching sensation especially during nights. This happened after she played with clay in the garden. I am assuming it to be some insect bite. I am not sure though. Please advise... Read Full »
Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, there is a strong probability of some sort of insect bite. 1. I suggest giving her syrup Atarax 2 ml (Hydroxyzine) twice a day for two days. Keep watch, she might feel sleepy after Atarax. 2. Apply calamine (Zinc Oxide, Bentonite, Glycerine, Sodium Citrate, and... Read Full »
Will arthrogryposis cause random scars or scabs?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 32-year-old male with nonprogressive physical disability arthrogryposis. I feel healthy for the most part, but I keep getting random scabs. I have had another skin issue on and off, and it involves getting scabs or scars for no reason. I am not sure if these scars or scabs are due ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. How long has it been there? What are the affected areas? Does the affected area spread? Can you give a detailed history of its onset, progression, and duration? Any history of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, or psychiatric disorder? Is there any other systemic disease?... Read Full »
How to treat a sore and swollen leg due to an insect bite?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a sore leg, which I believed to be caused by insect bites. It started about three days ago and not that painful. I have no fever nor anything with normal BP. I currently have four minor wounds with a swollen leg. Kindly suggest medications or antibiotics for the same. I have at... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I understand that this happened three days ago. One picture looks like an insect bite with blister formation, the other one may not (not sure though). Are you sure this is because of ... Read Full »
How to confirm if my symptoms are due to COVID-19 or some other infection?
Query: Hi doctor, A couple of weeks ago I had a wasp bite on my sole, and for the next two days, I had a hard time walking. The pain was gone after that two days. Then after about a week, it became so bad that the tiny swelling became a wound, and it got infected. I tried my best to clean it twice a day, p... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is less chance of diabetes at this young age, but your wounds not healing may be due to insect bite allergy. If you have a family history of diabetes, then get the blood sugar levels checked. COVID or another viral pharyngitis with lymphadenopathy or malaria o... Read Full »
How does a melanoma look like?
Query: Hello doctor, I have attached a picture. I would like to know what is this spot? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the photo attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It looks like an insect bite reaction or bruise. How long have you been having it? Are there any other sites involved? Is there any pain or itch associated? Are you on any medications cu... Read Full »
Please suggest medications for pus-filled bumps due to insect bite.
Query: Hello doctor, Some insects bit me and I have got an infection because of scratching it and now my lower leg is completely filled with these bumps with pus in some of them. I have been prescribed antibiotics and allergy medication as well as an ointment. Is there anything else that could be done? It ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. IgE (immunoglobulin E) is raised, this indicates allergic infection or parasitic infection. ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) is raised so chronic infection. Is there fever? Stomachache? History of hives? Allergic dermatitis? Atopy? Aggravation factors? Insect bit... Read Full »
How to treat an itchy bruise due to insect bite in a diabetic?
Query: Hello doctor, Patient is a 59-year-old diabetic, having a rash on the knee probably insect bite from a bush. It is itchy and looks like a bruise. The rash is present for about a week. Patient is currently on Janumet 50/1g, Alkaline 24, and Spirulina capsules. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your history, it is unclear what your concern is. It would advise you to attach a photo to guide you better. Since you are a diabetic, there might be slow healing and that is why a suspected insect bite rash is persisting. You can apply Fusidic acid cream twice ... Read Full »
How to treat swollen knee due to bed bug bites?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 19-year-old female with a weight of 97 pounds and a height of five feet. I have inflammation and swelling in my knees due to a bed bug bite. I am not taking any medication. Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attached picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You seem to have an insect bite reaction. The inflammation present around the area can be there for a minimum of two days and it subsides on its own. Do warm compress on the affecte... Read Full »