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andytillotsonandytillotson Posts: 3
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Hi my daughter was working with lots of different plants yostaday and came home with a very red leg. I put steroid cream on it and gave her an anti histamine but it seems to be getting worseimage

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  • andytillotsonandytillotson Posts: 3

    If any one can suggest a cure or what may have been the cause I would be delighted

  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,618

    You're doing the right thing. If the red patch gets larger instead of smaller and it feels very hot, it may be infected, in which case see G.P.. You can tell if it is getting bigger by holding a clear piece of plastic over it and drawing on it with a felt tip. Compare the size of red patch a couple of hours later. Scratching it can cause infection

  • RedwingRedwing Posts: 1,511

    Euphorbia?

    Based in Sussex, I garden to encourage as many birds to my garden as possible.
  • Dave MorganDave Morgan Posts: 3,123

    Looks more like a bite to me.

  • andytillotsonandytillotson Posts: 3

    Thanks for all your advice. Much appreciated. I think I should take her to see a Dr as it seems to be getting worse despite the treatment

  • plant pauperplant pauper Posts: 6,904

    Yeah looks like a couple of wee bites side by side. Sometimes the reaction to even a small bite can be quite alarming. 

  • KornoKorno Posts: 99

    Does she have any other symptoms like a scratchy throat, fatigue or a swollen tongue?

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