United Kingdom (Great Britain)
A 43-year-old female asked:
What looks like bug bites on scalp appearing overnight. very itchy. on back of head. no sign of bed bugs or hair lice. how can i treat and stop. ?
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Dr. Amrita Dosanjhanswered
Pediatric Allergy and Asthma 37 years experience
Cortisone cream: I would advise using a topical cortisone cream and keeping the scalp clean with a gentle shampoo. watch for signs of infection. Please follow up with your physician.
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Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 62 years experience
But bites: A cluster of bug bites in one area overnight is suspicious of bed bugs. They often are elusive and I recommend you Google how and where to best look for them.
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Last updated Apr 24, 2019
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