Question 1

hi dr. lastnight i had a video consult with dr. dattel and he prescribed elicon for what appears to be insect bites on both breasts. i have not filled script yet. this morning i woke up with redness extending a bit from the left aerola. i am concerned abo

Accepted Answer

HOLD ON: do not use the Elicon yet..it contains a steroid which might not be useful if what you are decribing is an INFECTION ..Try some moist warm packs to the area and if the redness spreads you need to have a real (not virtual) exam and treatment by your PCP or GYN!

Hope this helps!
DR Z
BTW a local antibiotic cream/ointment might be useful in between soaks (Soak every TWO HRS)

Question 2

i have six insect bites on my legs and back they have a white center and redness around outside what insect does this sound like and what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: Be sure it's not a bedbugs. If it's outdoor insect bites use a spray prior to go out.

Question 3

i have itchines and redness on both sides of lower abdomen. as if they were insect bites what can it be & what can i use for itchiness and redness.

Accepted Answer

Be seen: It could be many things.  See your physician for an exam and diagnosis.

Question 4

i have sjogren's syndrome. i am also allergic to insect bites. why does the "red area" seem to spread if i scratch it after a week of being bitten?

Accepted Answer

Red area: You may have dermatographia as part of your Sjorgen Syndrome. The friction of scratching will cause the "red area"to spread. The exact cause and mechanism is unknown

Question 5

red bumps on arm - insect bites?

Accepted Answer

Hard to tell...: ...Without looking. But if they are, remember: scattered are likely mosquitos; chains or clusters suspicious for bedbugs.

Question 6

i woke up this morning and seen i had 8 red dots on my leg that appear to be insect bites, my surrounding leg is turning a bit purple?

Accepted Answer

Insect bites: Could be "bites" from any insect.  Typically, bedbugs leave 3 distinct bites in a row - called "breakfast/lunch/dinner bites." You should be concerned if the "bite" marks are progressing/enlarging - suggestive of an infection, allergic reaction, or bite with a "hemolytic" reaction (worse case scenario would be a "flesh-eating" bacterial infection).  If so, see  your doctor immediately.

Question 7

i have red itchy marks on one side of my lower back which increase each morning and look like insect bites. could this be bed bugs?

Accepted Answer

Possibly...: It is difficult to make a proper diagnosis since I am not there to see the condition. I recommend seeing a dermatologist so that they can make a proper diagnosis and give you something to get rid of the condition or relieve symptoms.

Question 8

i get insect bites regularly and it itches and is a large red mango sized hard lump it gets bigger each day and lasts for one week what bite is it and?

Accepted Answer

Can't guess: without more information.  Best bet would be to ask around in your location as to which insect bites cause very large swellings.  You my also be allergic.  Use insect repellant.  See a doctor if the lump stays around. Good luck!

Question 9

my 10 year old has an insect bite on her top leg. inflamed and red. using calasthetic cream for insect bites. anything else i can give her?  or will this be enough?

Accepted Answer

Insect bites: Itchy bites often respond to oral antihistamines which I prefer to topical antihistamines which can be sensitizing.

Paracetamol can also help an itch.

Question 10

i have some severe bumps where you fold your leg. it burns an itches; they look swollen red & like insect bites. what should i do? help!

Accepted Answer

As with... : ...Most things on the skin,  a doctor needs to actually look at  this to see what it is.  It could be bites,  or it could be an infection of the skin (something called impetigo).  If it's getting worse and spreading,  see your doctor.

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Hi dr. lastnight i had a video consult with dr. dattel and he prescribed elicon for what appears to be insect bites on both breasts. i have not filled script yet. this morning i woke up with redness extending a bit from the left aerola. i am concerned abo

A member asked:

I have six insect bites on my legs and back they have a white center and redness around outside what insect does this sound like and what should i do?

A member asked:

I have itchines and redness on both sides of lower abdomen. as if they were insect bites what can it be & what can i use for itchiness and redness.

A member asked:

I have sjogren's syndrome. i am also allergic to insect bites. why does the "red area" seem to spread if i scratch it after a week of being bitten?

A member asked:

Red bumps on arm - insect bites?

A member asked:

I woke up this morning and seen i had 8 red dots on my leg that appear to be insect bites, my surrounding leg is turning a bit purple?

A member asked:

I have red itchy marks on one side of my lower back which increase each morning and look like insect bites. could this be bed bugs?

A member asked:

I get insect bites regularly and it itches and is a large red mango sized hard lump it gets bigger each day and lasts for one week what bite is it and?

A member asked:

My 10 year old has an insect bite on her top leg. inflamed and red. using calasthetic cream for insect bites. anything else i can give her? or will this be enough?

A member asked:

I have some severe bumps where you fold your leg. it burns an itches; they look swollen red & like insect bites. what should i do? help!

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