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Q: Insect bites itch
asked by: DoctorQuestion on February 22nd, 2008
I have been getting these bug bites all over for the last few months. I don't know what it is. My boyfriend lives with me & he hasn't been bit once. It's driving me crazy. I itch so bad I break the skin. Please help me.


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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD
replied on February 29th, 2008
Insect Bites Answer A3746
It is normal for an insect bite to itch. But excessive and rough scratching can cause excoriation and create an additional bacterial infection. You can use some type of cream that contains antihistamine or corticosteroid to calm the itching. But if there is an infection present, the balsam should also contain antibiotics. You can consult a dermatologist to confirm or exclude if these skin lesions represent insect bites ...or something else.





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