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I have 8 mosquito bites which happensss over a week ago they are large i have been give cream and antibiotics but the bites have turned into a rash?

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Dr. Nayla Mumneh answered

Bites: If the rash is limited to where the bites are, then you may have developed a reaction to the cream, if the rash is all over, you may have reacted to the antibiotic, either way, call the doctor who prescribed them and let them know what is going on.

Answered 8/14/2013

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A member asked:

I have 8 mosquito bites which happensss over a week ago they are large i have been give cream and antibiotics but the bites have turned into a rash?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Nayla Mumneh answered

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