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I had 3 tiny bumps form like bug bites on leg they became slightly swollen and red started to dry out and become scaly and itch bumps are in a line.

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Insect Bites: Your bumps are most likely bug bites but to be sure of the diagnosis you need to be seen by a dermatologist. Treatment would be topical prescription cortisone like clobetasol.

Answered 11/22/2013

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A member asked:

I had 3 tiny bumps form like bug bites on leg they became slightly swollen and red started to dry out and become scaly and itch bumps are in a line.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Fisher answered

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