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A member asked:
I think i may be allergic to midges because i always end up with really itchy bites that spread quite big. is it worth me getting tested for it ?
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No: There is no approved treatment specific for midges .The best approach remains avoidance (long sleeve clothing, insect repellent etc). Apply topical Hydrocortisone cream on the bite sites may help.
Answered 6/25/2014
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