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Insect sting

2021-09-11 10:45:54
In morning when went to the temple and returned home I just touched my hair and felt something in my hand I thought its some kind of spikey plant tried to remove it but I just stuck there and then my mother told that there is a spiky caterpillar and all his hair were stuck in my hand I removed it and my hand was itchy and swell up a bit but also my neck is very itchy and small bumps are seen the more I scratch the more they grow what to do
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Don't worry...you are suffering from allergic dermatitis causing this itching sensation... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.

Answered2021-09-11 15:27:11

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It's a kind of Allergic contact dermatitis. Take teczine 5mg tab for symptomatic relief.There r good medications for managing but need to know the clinical picture.pls do online consultation with a dermatologist.

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