A 39-year-old member asked:
there are flat red bug bites on my skin. what kind of lotion or cream can i put on it?
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Dr. Al Hegab answered
40 years experience Allergy and Immunology
Depends on symptoms: Unless u are allergic to any cream, u can generically clean the area and apply otc antibiotic cream and an anti-inflammatory cream, if that doesn't help in a day or 2 consult ur 1ry md.
Answered on Jan 5, 2019
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