ASR Homoeopathic Medical College offers free treatment, preventive medicines for ‘Acid Fly’ skin condition
Tadepalligudem (Andhra Pradesh), June 26 (TNT): ASR Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, in association with the Umar Alisha Rural Development Trust, on Friday launched free treatment and preventive medicine distribution for people affected by the recent rise in cases of Paederus dermatitis, commonly known as the “Acid Fly” or “Nairobi Fly” skin condition, in Tadepalligudem and nearby villages.
The initiative includes free treatment for affected patients, preventive medicines for the general public and medical camps through the hospital’s main Outpatient Department (OPD) and 11 peripheral OPD centres across the region.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Dr. Ananda Kumar Pingali, Principal and Medical Superintendent of ASR Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, appealed to the public not to panic, stating that the skin condition is non-contagious and treatable.
He said the condition occurs when the insect is accidentally crushed or rubbed against the skin, releasing a toxic substance that causes burning sensation, redness and blister-like lesions, particularly on exposed parts of the body such as the face, neck and arms.
It is not caused by an insect bite or sting, he clarified.
The hospital advised people not to crush the insect if it lands on the skin, but to gently blow or flick it away.
It also recommended washing the affected area immediately with soap and water, avoiding scratching the blisters, using mosquito nets, switching off unnecessary lights at night, wearing full-sleeved clothing and seeking medical attention if symptoms develop.
Free medicines are being distributed through the hospital and its peripheral OPDs located at Tadepalligudem, Duvva, Relangi, Paidiparru, Ballipadu, Darsiparru, Dandagarra, Undrajavaram, Uradallapalem, Attili and Vallurupalle.
The institution has also invited village organisations and local communities to organise free awareness and medical camps as part of the public health initiative.
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