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Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Inflammatory, mostly urticarial skin reaction after insect bites (e.g. from mosquitoes or flies).

LocalizationThis section has been translated automatically.

Freely carried skin areas.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

  • During the stabbing reaction, there is clear, unpleasant pain at the site of exposure, later also itching. Quaddle formation with a central mostly hemorrhagic point at the puncture site. Blistering is not uncommon ( Culicosis bullosa). Rarely a large-area succulent infiltrate, extending beyond the actual site of exposure, up to palm-sized (rarely larger).
  • Some people react to insect bites with long-lasting, highly itchy granulomas. Such observations are often made after holidays in warm climates (e.g. subtropics or tropics).

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Normally not necessary. In case of a strong skin reaction glucocorticoid such as 0.5% hydrocortisone cream e.g. Hydrogalen Cream, R119 or possibly the more effective 0.1% betamethasone lotio (e.g. Betagalen Lotio, R030 ).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer