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Index finger irritation
Feeling, itching, redness, swelling and pain in index finger from four days. Is it herpes or an insect?
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Since when you have this problem and is it both hands??
This is not herpes or insect bite
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Don't worry...you are suffering from allergic dermatitis causing this.. Medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription .
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It could be due to an insect bite.
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Wash area with Cetaphil Cleansing lotion twice daily followed by application of CLONATE ointment twice daily on affected areas for two weeks
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Follow up after two weeks
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