Question 1

my husband is experiencing  itchy insect bite . the following also describe him: skin redness or irritation and skin swelling. what should he do?

Accepted Answer

Insect bite: Try some over the counter anti itch cream. Even baking soda with water paste would work.

Question 2

got ear pierced four months ago, cleaned it daily, never infected. skipped showering one night (severe thunderstorm). ear piercing now infected, skin swelling around and covering earring completely. not painful.what to do? cant afford doctor visit?

Accepted Answer

: Apply.hot ( not too hot!) water compresses.for 10-15 minutes, pat dry and apply an antibacterial ointment. It's best not to remove the earring so the hole will not close.  Repeat after several hours. If swelling, redness or pain increase, proceed to the emergency room or urgent care clinic where prompt care is available.

Question 3

i am experiencing  rash on face and purple rash around eyes. the following also describe me: skin rash, skin redness or irritation, skin swelling. my rash is going away, but my skin is still very itchy and my ears are getting swollen.

Accepted Answer

Periorbital rash: May be infection like strep or may be lyme which can have a multitude of presentations. Could also  be allergic reaction-new topical creams on face or soaps? Very rarely may be HSP variant (Henoch-Schonlein purpura) any joint pains/ lower extremity rash or dots? Keep hydrated .Would follow up with  doc over next 24 -48 hours

Question 4

punctured head with sharp object 3days ago., broke skin, swelling gone down. peroxide. still hurts to touch , move forehead. is it infected?

Accepted Answer

Not infected: If the swelling gone down is not infected.
This pain that you have is considered "normal" and physiologic and is associated with an inflammatory response that is part of the healing process. In normal pain, the pain usually disappears when healing is complete. Wait about 2 weeks or so.

Question 5

i have a group of insect bites behind my ear with growing swelling but no glands development yet?

Accepted Answer

Shingles : If painful this might be shingles see MD were always on the lookout for it.

Question 6

what could cause rash, blistering/swelling, and scabbing on ear.. with no history of burns, scrapes, insect bites, or contact with allergens?

Accepted Answer

? Impetigo: What you describe sounds suspicious for impetigo, a strep infection of your skin. You can have a tiny break in your skin that you were not even aware of, and the normal skin bacteria could then enter in and cause a local strep infection. The "scabbing" is what makes me especially suspicious. Try washing with antibacterial wash, put on antibiotic ointment, and if not better in a few days, see doc.

Question 7

skin swelling up and it's puffy and itchy after i scratched it. but it was just a little bump and not a bug bite?

Accepted Answer

Hives: Swelling and itching of the skin after scratching is usually due to hives (urticaria) -- or more scientifically, "dermatographism." the little bump that started it all could very well have been a bug bite, however.

Question 8

i've had a few insect bites on my face for a week. are swollen, not itchy, scabbed at the head and getting bigger but flatter. headaches and mild pain?

Accepted Answer

Insect bites: If these are uncomplicated insect bites and not secondarily infected(surrounding redness), they should not cause headaches or pain and should heal in several more days. Have your physician examine you to be sure.

Question 9

are there some genetic reasons i get skin swelling off and on?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Many of them, lupes, sclerdrema, atopic dermatitis, allergey, and hereditary angioedema and more.

Question 10

itchy skin, swelling on palms & goosebumps. what could be the reoson for these ?

Accepted Answer

Skin lesions: It could be a fungal infection. I would try OTC  lotromin in combination with Hydrocortisone ,half and half twice aday

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My husband is experiencing itchy insect bite . the following also describe him: skin redness or irritation and skin swelling. what should he do?

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Got ear pierced four months ago, cleaned it daily, never infected. skipped showering one night (severe thunderstorm). ear piercing now infected, skin swelling around and covering earring completely. not painful.what to do? cant afford doctor visit?

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I am experiencing rash on face and purple rash around eyes. the following also describe me: skin rash, skin redness or irritation, skin swelling. my rash is going away, but my skin is still very itchy and my ears are getting swollen.

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Punctured head with sharp object 3days ago., broke skin, swelling gone down. peroxide. still hurts to touch , move forehead. is it infected?

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I have a group of insect bites behind my ear with growing swelling but no glands development yet?

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What could cause rash, blistering/swelling, and scabbing on ear.. with no history of burns, scrapes, insect bites, or contact with allergens?

A member asked:

Skin swelling up and it's puffy and itchy after i scratched it. but it was just a little bump and not a bug bite?

A member asked:

I've had a few insect bites on my face for a week. are swollen, not itchy, scabbed at the head and getting bigger but flatter. headaches and mild pain?

A member asked:

Are there some genetic reasons i get skin swelling off and on?

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Itchy skin, swelling on palms & goosebumps. what could be the reoson for these ?

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