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My 7 month old has a bite mark on her hand which has been there for 3 days. i thought it was a mosquito bite as it was just red and raised initially, but it has now made a head that is transparent. just need to know what cream i can apply?

Q: my 7 month old has a bite mark on her hand which has been there for 3 days. i thought it was a mosquito bite as it was just red and raised initially, but it has now made a head that is transparent. just need to know what cream i can apply?

: This needs to be seen to develop a plan on how to treat it. A raised mark and come to a head makes me think this is a skin infection. This may be better with cream, oral antibiotics or a drainage.

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Dr. Richard Romano answered

This needs to be seen to develop a plan on how to treat it. A raised mark and come to a head makes me think this is a skin infection. This may be better with cream, oral antibiotics or a drainage.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 3/22/2021

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A member asked:

My 7 month old has a bite mark on her hand which has been there for 3 days. i thought it was a mosquito bite as it was just red and raised initially, but it has now made a head that is transparent. just need to know what cream i can apply?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Romano answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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