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What should i should do with the mosquitoes bite infection in my leg. i have diabetes?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Avoid scratching: Use anti-itch cream if you do scratch, use dab of 'triple antibiotic cream/ ointment over-the -counter in pharmacies.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

For significant: infection - please seek medical attention. Signs of infection can include: increased swelling, redness, tenderness, ^ pain, warmth, red streaks, purulent drainage, swollen lymph nodes or fever. Store aloe vera gel in refrigerator & apply to affected area. Rub basil leaf on bite. It repels mosquitoes & has anti-inflammatory effect. Consider applying calamine lotion or crushed ice or a cold pack. A

Answered 10/31/2015

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