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What bite is this?

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lovetosup · 30/07/2023 20:22

I got bitten at the beach today under my arm. It is white and lumpy in the middle and a bit red round the edges. It feels sore when I rub my hand over it. It is about the size of the top of my thumb. Any ideas?

What bite is this?
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ChrisPPancake · 31/07/2023 09:10

On a beach I'd guess sandfly bites? If it's itchy I'd use Anthisan or hydrocortisone cream and take an antihistamine.

Keep an eye on the redness, if it spreads you may need antibiotics.

mrsrobin · 31/07/2023 09:12

looks a bit like a horse fly to me

rainbowstardrops · 31/07/2023 10:00

I don't know what sort of bite it is but how is it this morning? Do you think the redness has spread, or is it looking better?
If it's still as red or is getting worse then draw around the edge of the redness so that you can monitor if it's spreading and get it looked at

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