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Doctor tonight? Infection or allergy?

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user1471422256 · 13/06/2023 20:16

I was bitten by a bug (maybe a horsefly) on Sunday evening. Since then the area around two of the bites in particular has got more sore and red, with small blisters. I have a tendency to allergies, so not sure if they’re simply a reaction to the bite or have now become infected. Based on images, which do you think and should I seek an OOH appointment this evening? Thank you for your advice in advance.

Doctor tonight? Infection or allergy?
Doctor tonight? Infection or allergy?
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SoVerySophie · 13/06/2023 20:30

Do you feel well in yourself?

user1471422256 · 13/06/2023 21:34

Yes I feel fine in myself, just in some discomfort from the bite areas themselves. I managed to get an OOH appointment this evening so hopefully they’ll be able to advise me too. Thanks for replying.

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MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 13/06/2023 23:31

Personally I'd take antihistamines and use antihistamine cream too or hydrocortisone cream. See GP in the morning.

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 13/06/2023 23:32

Actually, I'd see the pharmacist first and see what they say. They sent dh straight to A and E when he had his bites.

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