Insect Bite Reaction - DermAtlas - Dermatology Image Atlas

Contributor

Franz Ritucci, MD

Diagnosis

insect bite reaction

Body Site

leg

Age

22 years

Pigmentation

medium

Organization

grouped, clustered

Color

yellow red

Morphology

vesiculobullous (blister, pustule)

Pattern

localized

Comments

This 22-year-old woman developed an itchy blistering eruption after a visit to the park. The lesions cleared with tap water compreses.

Description

22 year old female complains of puritic skin and noted a reaction on her leg. She fears it is a "spider bite". There was no evidence that this was the actual etiology. This occurred after a visit to a park. Conservative treatment was advised. No antibiotics given.

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2/22/2005 22:49:51

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