- female
- 30 Years
- 20/02/2025
I'm dealing with some annoying symptoms after getting bitten by a bunch of leeches about a week ago. They were pretty small, but now I've got these little bumps where they were, and the itching is driving me crazy. Any idea how I can get this itching to stop?
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That needs tretament with topical and oral antiallergens,visit Dermatologist for the same
Dr. Ibrahim Suggests...
Consult a Dermatologist
Answered 25/07/2025
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