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Leech bite

2022-07-19 03:37:48
I went to trekking 10days back , 3 leeches bite on my legs at different places. I removed them and for sometime blood came at those places and after 30 mins blood stopped coming out. Today early morning when I woke up I am getting itching on the same places where leech biten. Please suggest me treatment or is it necessary to meet Dermatologist? Attaching photos. Thanks in advance.
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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.

Answered2022-07-19 04:55:14

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No need to worry it's treatable
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kindly do direct online consultation for detailed prescription and further management
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apply moisturizer

Answered2022-07-19 04:49:48

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