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It is an inflammatory skin disorder due to local inflammatory reaction to irritants or pathogens that enter the body through an insect bite.
The most frequent symptoms are localized pain, reddening of the skin, swelling and local heat.
Diagnosis is clinical by questioning and physical examination of the affected area. In some cases, a blood or pus sample may be cultured to study the causative germ.
Treatment aims to reduce inflammation and treat infection if present. It includes local cold, anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroid cream and antibiotics if infection is present.
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