In May, my pigeon bit me at multiple places on my right forearm. The wounds healed, but after about 2 months the same areas developed very itchy raised/red rashes. I initially thought it was fungal and used Candida cream and Salical ointment, which made it worse.
A GP diagnosed it as urticaria and prescribed cetirizine for 10 days, after which it almost completely healed. I stopped it after 10 days. Yesterday and today I ate brinjal, and the rash has flared up again with intense itching. I have also noticed possible flares after milk products and peanuts, although I am not sure which food is responsible.
The rash repeatedly appears at the exact old pigeon-bite sites. Could this be urticaria or a delayed hypersensitivity reaction? Do I need allergy testing or any other investigation, and how should I manage future flares?
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Don't worry...you are suffering from allergic dermatitis causing this urticaria rashes.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription
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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
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