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What has caused this swelling on my face, insect bite or allergy?

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Hi doctor,

I have some skin issue on my face. It looks as if some insect has bitten on it and a bit swollen. Is that due to some allergy?
Answered by Dr. Pooja Pardhi

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Dr. Pooja Pardhi is a General Physician and General Practitioner for 15 years. She completed MBBS from Government Medical College, Nagpur, in 2009 . She is also an expert in Internal Medicine. She consults patients at home, monitoring patients' conditions and wellbeing. She diagnoses and treats illnesses or ailments, does minor surgeries, and carries out tests to diagnose the condition. She is currently practicing in Mumbai.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your health concern and the photographs (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it appears to be an insect bite. To prevent aggravating the condition, avoid scratching the affected area. You can consider taking an antihistamine drug like Levocetirizine 5 mg tablet twice daily for five days to alleviate any itchiness. In case of pain, you may take Acenac-P (Aceclofenac and Paracetamol) tablet twice daily for five days. However, I strongly advise consulting with your specialist doctor, discussing the issue, and obtaining their consent before starting any medication. Refrain from frequently touching the affected area and avoid applying any topical substances on it.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At October 9, 2016
Reviewed At July 31, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Pooja Pardhi is a General Physician and General Practitioner for 15 years. She completed MBBS from Government Medical College, Nagpur, in 2009 . She is also an expert in Internal Medicine. She consults patients at home, monitoring patients' conditions and wellbeing. She diagnoses and treats illnesses or ailments, does minor surgeries, and carries out tests to diagnose the condition. She is currently practicing in Mumbai.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Pooja Pardhi is a General Physician and General Practitioner for 15 years. She completed MBBS from Government Medical College, Nagpur, in 2009 . She is also an expert in Internal Medicine. She consults patients at home, monitoring patients' conditions and wellbeing. She diagnoses and treats illnesses or ailments, does minor surgeries, and carries out tests to diagnose the condition. She is currently practicing in Mumbai.

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