How to treat red itchy bumps due to mosquito bite?
Patient's 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?
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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 itching. Please use full sleeve shirt and pants when moving outside. You can also use insect repellant lotion to prevent mosquito bites next time. If the rash does not get better in five days or gets worse, please see a primary doctor for evaluation.
Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
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