something bit me aug 20th in california & i don't know what it was. bite mark is itchy & reddish purple now, just 1 mark made. photo available. adv?

Question

Insect bite near ankle area around including near ankle and top part of foot has swollen up bit of a rash quite itchy now there is a dark red purple area around bite what do I do to treat it please?

Answer 1

Tough to say: without being able to see the lesion! Consider scheduling a virtual consult. Possible causes of the above symptoms are an infection or hypersensitivity reaction. The fact that you are feeling fine otherwise is encouraging.

Answer 2

Swimmer's Itch: There are many causes of skin rashes following swimming. Treatment depends on the cause. Swimmer's itch is a parasitic infection from exposure to contaminated freshwater & is treated with praziquantel. Seabather's eruption is a reaction to tiny jellyfish larvae in saltwater & is treated symptomatically. Reactions to irritants or allergens in water are other causes. Consult a dermatologist.

Answer 3

Swimmer's Itch: Swimmer's itch is an itchy rash caused by certain parasites that normally live in freshwater snails and sometimes on waterfowl. Swimmer's itch typically clears up on its own within a few days, though in some cases the rash can last up to a week. In the meantime, you can control itching with over-the-counter antihistamines or anti-itch creams, such as those that contain calamine lotion.

Answer 4

Yes: I would go to the doctor to get it checked. It may be something simple like allergy, or it could be something more serious like blepharitis, which could have effects on the cornea and your vision.

Answer 5

Yes: Yes, you should see a doctor to have it checked out and no it is not likely to go away by itself unless it is caused by something you are no longer exposed to.

Answer 6

Sweating, yeast: Excessive sweating with bacterial colonization will cause itching in odor. This is more common f you are overweight or diabetic. An antibacterial soap will help. A diaper cream used thinly will absorb sweat and decrease friction.

Answer 7

Body Itching: The most common cause of itching is dry skin and is treated with avoiding long hot baths and usin moisturisers immidiately after bathing skin diseases like eczema, psoriasis, scabies, lice can cause itching other medical conditions like liver diseases.Celiac disease(dermatitis herpeticformis), kidney failure, iron deficiency, cancers including lymphomas.And thyroid diseases diabetes, and allergic reactio.

Answer 8

Not a podiatry ?: Talk to your family doctor.

something bit me aug 20th in california & i don't know what it was. bite mark is itchy & reddish purple now, just 1 mark made. photo available. adv?

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