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Why do i have bug bites that look like whiteheads? is this bad?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

? fire ants : Fire ants bites cause burning pain and in some individuals may lead 2 a severe allergic reaction, mainly present in southern us, another possibility inflammation of the hair follicles mis-interpreted as insect bites.

Answered 9/10/2016

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