How to get rid of a fly bite?

Question

Hello doctor,

I had got bitten a few days ago. It has gone from white red bumps to a red rash. I am also attaching a picture of it.

Please help.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Thanks for your query.

I went through the image (the attachment removed to protect the patient's identity).

I wanted to ask by what organism you have been bitten. Presuming the bite is likely by an insect, I suggest you take antihistamines like Cetirizine twice daily. You can take an anti-inflammatory analgesic like Ibuprofen twice daily after food. You can clean the area with warm saline water twice daily. I also suggest you apply a Hydrocortisone (steroid) cream and also can apply a topical antibiotic cream like Mupirocin twice daily. If it does not subside, then consult your doctor for further examination and management.

Kindly consult a specialist, talk with them, and take medicines with their consent.

I hope this has helped you.

Thanks and regards.

Answer 2

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Thank you for the follow up query.

It looks like an eczematous or allergic-type of rash. I suggest you apply Hydrocortisone (steroid) cream twice daily after cleaning the area with warm saline water. Please take antihistamines like Cetirizine twice daily. You can take an anti-inflammatory analgesic like Ibuprofen after food to reduce inflammation or pain if any.

I hope this has helped you.

Thanks and regards.