Hello doctor, My 2-year-old daughter had been eaten up by mosquitoes, and those areas are red, bumpy, and some have red rings around them. These bumps are itchy to her, and they look infected. Does that mean she is allergic and what can I do to help her?
Hello. This is the normal reaction to mosquito bites. Please wash with soap and water and apply Cortisone cream (Hydrocortisone) two times a day for three to five days. You can also give about 2 ml of Benadryl (Diphenhydramine HCl) once a day as needed for itching. Please use full sleeve shirt and pants when moving outside. You can also use insect repellant lotion to prevent mosquito bites next time. If the rash does not get better in five days or gets worse, please see a primary doctor for evaluation. Mosquito bite.