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Swelling on hand

2024-12-12 19:29:52
My son is 1 year and 2 month old. We noted light red circle on his hand yesterday and today we saw it has been expanded and turned white and surrounded by redness. Can you help identify what it is and how to cure it
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Looks like insect bite reaction.
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consult Pediatrician physically

Answered2024-12-13 08:58:54

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Answered2024-12-13 06:52:12

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Looks like some? insect or mosquito bite if it is just at that place. You can apply any moisturiser over it 3- 4 times in 24hrs and wait. (eg. Cetaphil or sebamed  or any other) Keep a watch on any swelling, pain or wound.

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May be unknown bite
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kindly consult once for discussion

Answered2024-12-14 12:49:54

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This looks like an insect sting induced allergy reaction.
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I suggest you visit your paediatrician or dermatologist near you for thorough evaluation and appropriate treatment.

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