An insect bite I had many years ago keeps flaring up. My doctor said there is no cure for this. .

[gran60662]

I cannot remember the name but I think it began with F

[Shell567]

Hi gran60662,

I have no idea what this could be. You really need to speak with your doctor to find out what condition you have. For now, here's some general information on insect bites: dermnetnz.org/arthropods/bi...

All the best,

Shell.

[juliewho]

flaring up how , and what does it look like

[IrisK]

It has taken me a year to get a proper diagnosis for this. The insects can't know to bite you in the same place! The first GP said exactly what yours did. The second said, I haven't the faintest idea, but did not make a referral. The third was 'certain' it was a fungal infection and resisted strongly when I asked for a referral. The consultant dermatologist diagnosed a virus infection - viruses will strike at a previously infected site - and gave me an anti-viral called Acyclovir. Insist on a referral. Skin complaints are difficult to diagnose and most GPs are not able to make a diagnosis for them.

[gran60662 in reply to IrisK]

Isn't this a cold sore cream?

[Shell567 in reply to gran60662]

Yes, it's an antiviral treatment for a number of different viral infections, including cold sores.

[gran60662 in reply to Shell567]

I'll give it a try and let every one know.