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I have an insect sting what bug could it be? was in my sports bra.

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Many: Some "bugs" do like to cause problems under clothing that rubs the skin.Scabies, chiggers, bed bugs and others use the friction to assist in their invasion of that most important organ-the skin.Your dr or a dermatologist may be helpful here.

Answered 5/16/2012

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