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  • 30 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I recently got bitten by something called a Nairobi fly, and now I've got these awful blisters that hurt a lot. I've been taking cetrazin antihistamines for the past three days, but they haven't helped at all. The blisters seem to be spreading, and I'm really worried because I don't know how to treat this. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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Clopivate cream for local application is advise for 7 days, if any side -effects dermatologist opinion is advised .

Dr. Ranjith Suggests...

Consult a Dermatologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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