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I have red itchy marks on one side of my lower back which increase each morning and look like insect bites. could this be bed bugs?

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Dr. Antoanella Calame answered

Specializes in Pathology

Possibly...: It is difficult to make a proper diagnosis since I am not there to see the condition. I recommend seeing a dermatologist so that they can make a proper diagnosis and give you something to get rid of the condition or relieve symptoms.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 9/14/2018

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Wouldn't anticipate : Bed bugs would only bite one particular area. Bites are usually in areas exposed while sleeping-arms, shoulders, neck ; legs.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 3/14/2018

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A member asked:

I have red itchy marks on one side of my lower back which increase each morning and look like insect bites. could this be bed bugs?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Antoanella Calame answered

Dr Fowler agreed

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Jacobson agreed

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