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Leech bite
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?
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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.
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kindly do direct online consultation for detailed prescription and further management
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