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Bug bite rash spreading
A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Amrita Dosanjhanswered
Pediatric Pulmonology 36 years experience
Workup: The combination of rashes and joint pain/fatigue may indicate an autoimmune disorder. I would recommend some screening tests to rule out.
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A 30-year-old male asked:
Dr. Nayla Mumnehanswered
Allergy and Immunology 29 years experience
See a doctor now: This does not sound good and may be infected, so to walk in clinici if you cannot get in to see your primary soon.
5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Lauren Romeoanswered
Wound care 19 years experience
Clean and cover it.: Wash with soap and water, rinse well and cover the area with a clean bandage. Seek medical attention of redness swelling or pain increases.
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Payam Rafatanswered
Podiatry 22 years experience
Have it evaluated.: Bug bites can lead to significant infections. Have it evaluated by you physician and get the appropriate treatment.
4.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 53-year-old female asked:
Dr. Lorne Bigleyanswered
Family Medicine 34 years experience
Could be ringworm: This sounds like what is commonly called ringworm, or tinea corporus. This is a common infection caused by a fungus. It is easily treated with Lamisil... Read More
5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Jeffrey Kassanswered
Podiatry 28 years experience
I would be concerned: You have to keep in mind the possibility of an infection - particularly of mrsa. If you don't see improvement - please see a doctor you may need an or... Read More
5.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 57 years experience
Itches or burns: What is the rash like? Does it itch or burn?
If it developed after gardening 6 months ago, it may be from poison ivy. Make sure that all material ha... Read More
4.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Sung Tayloranswered
Family Medicine 23 years experience
Not sure: need more info such as fever, abscess formation red streaks coming form the lesions
3.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Luis Bendezuanswered
Internal Medicine 29 years experience
NO: If you're referring to fibromyalgia the answer is no. Fibromyalgia is characterized by muscle aches and pains esp over certain "trigger points". As fa... Read More
5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. Eric Lulloveanswered
Podiatry 19 years experience
Bites: The toxins that are injected from a bite can easily cause a local numbess and skin changes. Bites usually just cause local swelling and redness ... Read More
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A female asked:
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Needs examination: Possibilities are endless. Fungal infection? Dermatitis? Allergy? You need an examination by a doctor
870 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Lois Freisleben-Cookanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
A photo: would help. Bug bites do not spread but scabies does. Have him examined please.
3.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Oscar Novickanswered
Pediatrics 58 years experience
Bugbite rash: You cn apply cool compresses to your rash and then apply 1percent Hydrocortisone to your rash four times a day.
4.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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