Oral antihistamine for mosquito bites
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My husband has big bites on his inner thigh, penis, and just under his scrotum. They are itchy and painful. Not mosquito bite. Could it be spider bites. Read up on bed bugs and I don't think that is the answer either. Do you have any suggestions? Could it be baby spider bites???
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I have about 20-30 itchy red bumps that appear like mosquito bites after a run last night. These cannot be mosquito bites since my feet were covered, but look and itch similarly. A few weeks ago I was on vacation in FL and had the same issue, but the bumps & itchiness started going away within 3-4 days. I'm sure the same will happen this time, but need to know what is causing this issue? Thanks for any thoughts.
They all dont always itch but its driving me crazy having random mosquito like bites around me. We checked everywhere for bed bugs turned the house upside down and found NO trace. I have a cat and found no fleas on him. I also thought it could be a roach bite/bites? i have seen them in the home before but i would think having random bites pop up every once in a while i'd see SOMETHING on me? HELP!!!!
Hello,
From your symptoms these can be due to viral rashes, allergies, insect bites or folliculitis skin. Oral antihistamine, such as Benadryl can be used but may cause drowsiness. You should take a comfortably cool bath and wear smooth-textured cotton clothing. Application of calamine lotion also helps.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided.
Hello,
Using the antihistaminics and the calamine lotion, the redness should go away in a few days. Yes a person can be allergic to mosquito bites or insect bites as well and in such cases, even a single insect bite can cause itching and swelling.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor.
You can apply some calamine lotion at the rash as it will help in soothing the skin. You can take some OTC oral antihistamine medications like Benadryl or Claritin and see if it helps.
For mild-moderate symptoms a weak steroid may be used (e.g. hydrocortisone as dermacort), whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid (e.g. clobetasol propionate, fluocinonide).But they are available under prescription and should be taken only after consulting a dermatologist.
So.. I'm 15. I've recently been getting bumps, that look like over-grown mosquito or chigger bites, right next to my "area." I hope you know what I mean. They itch, kind of, and they're kind of dry. No liquid, except for a clear light liquid, comes out of one of them. They really do just look like mosquito bites, but I'm SO scared that it could be something much worse. I don't know how else to desribe them. PLEASE help!
This really sounds like hives to me. My husband gets these from allergies and they look like lots of mosquito bites or something on his skin. If you have trouble with allergies that's probably why. If not, you might get tested for allergies. Either way, you should see a doctor if any rash persists.
In the past few weeks I have started notices tiny red spots on my skin that mildly itch. They are smaller than mosquito bites, and are appearing on all parts of my body but there aren't a large amount of them. I figured it's not bug bites since there are not clusters or a large quantity, and they don't get bigger or worse as i scratch them.
Just 4days ago i noticed my skin was itchy but i did not attend to it i thought it was mosquito bites or something until 2days later when i realized that i was getting small bumps after i scratch.These bumps are not red and don't have pus.I Am kind of worried because this is my first time and i don't have allergies.I have them on my arm,leg and a few on my face.I have no idea what this can be and i want to know if am ok?
A FEW DAYS AGO I WAS WATCHING TV WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CALFS STATING ITCHING I SCRATCHED THEM THEN THESE HARD BUMPS FORMED THAT LOOK LIKE MOSQUITO BITES. THEY ITCH REALLY BAD SO I PUT ITCHING LOTION ON THEM AND THE NEXT DAY THE SAME THING HAPPENED ON MY ANKLES SO I PUT CREAM ON THEM TOO. ALL OF THE BUMPS ARE STILL ITCHY THOUGH I ENDED UP SCRATCHING THEM IN THE NIGHT THAT I MADE THEM SCAB.
I believe it may be a allergic reaction to something or moquito bites. But I do not think it is mosquito bites anymore because it has been five days. I used Hydrocortisone Cream USP 2.5% and a All Day Allergy pill 10 mg. The pill seems to be helping as I feel better. But I can't help scratching it. It is on my arms, legs, back, upper chest, and ears. But I am still not sure if it is getting better. Please help ASAP!
Hello,
From the symptoms it can be due to contact dermatitis or insect bites. You can take some OTC oral antihistamine medications like Benadryl or Claritin and see if it helps.
For mild-moderate symptoms a weak steroid may be used, whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid.But they are available under prescription and should be taken only after consulting a dermatologist.
I hope it helps. Take care and regards.
You can apply an anti-itch cream or lotion to the affected area. Oral antihistamine, such as Benadryl can also be used. You should take a comfortably cool bath and wear smooth-textured cotton clothing. Application of calamine lotion also helps in soothing the skin. You should choose mild soaps without dyes or perfumes and use a mild, unscented laundry detergent when washing clothes, towels and bedding.
Please take a second opinion from a dermatologist if the symptoms persist.
My boyfriend has a red rash which has been progressively spreading and getting worse the past 2 weeks. At first we thought they were mosquito bites. They started off on his right tricep, and have spread up his arm to his shoulder, as well as his right side of his neck. Some are now appearing on his hands, buttock and ankle, and his left tricep. We saw a doctor who said it was shingles and gave him anti viral medication, but he has been taking these a week and the rash has continued spreading.
You can apply some calamine lotion at the rash as it will help in soothing the skin. You can take some OTC oral antihistamine medications like Benadryl or Claritin and see if it helps.
For mild-moderate symptoms a weak steroid may be used (e.g. hydrocortisone as dermacort), whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid (e.g. clobetasol propionate, fluocinonide).But they are available under prescription and should be taken only after consulting a dermatologist.
also we put a cover over his mattress and washed his fav blankie. we have only seen a very small hAndful of bites since. thank you for your help, its very much appreciated and i would like to add that out of all the med sites ive been to ur not only the only free one ive come across (very helpful) but you are the only one that actually replies (double helpful) so kudos to you sir or maam for being an awesome humanitarian!
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