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My skin appears red after a bite. How should I treat it?
Query: Hello doctor,Three days ago, I think I was bitten by something in my sleep. It does not seem to subside on its own, so I am not sure what to do. The area looks red and is kind of warm. It feels like a bruise. I do not have any fever or weakness. I feel like this is something serious, but I am not su... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your concern may be paederus dermatitis. I suggest you try Linical lotion (calamine) along with hydrocortisone cream. Apply them twice daily to the affected area. Regards. Read Full »
My friend has lesions in the neck that look like smallpox and burned skin. What can it be?
Query: Hello doctor,My friend has some smallpox on his neck. It looks like burned skin. What can it be? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You did not mention the duration of the condition or symptoms if any. Clinically it looks like Paederus dermatitis (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), a condition caused by an irritant reaction to some insect known as r... Read Full »