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My midge bite is really big and swollen and is turning purple and yellow, what's happening?
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Allergic reaction: Biting midges have a histamine like substance in their saliva which can cause intense itching in sensitive individuals. To prevent acute allergic reaction and allow the body to develop its own immunity to midge bites vitamin b1 (thiamine) can be tried. This vitamin has an anti-histamine type action. Biting midge expert, dr. Eric reye, suggests an adult dose of 200mg twice a day with meals.
Answered 5/28/2017
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