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Two red itchy bumps like bug bites they just popped up?

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Dr. David Hettinger answered

Specializes in Podiatry

They are probably...: Just bug bites. We have all had them just pop up without knowing what bit us at one time or another. If they persist or get infected, see a dermatologist.

Answered 6/29/2015

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