A member asked:

I got a few mosquito bites about a week ago on the back of my thigh. i scratched them and now one spot looks infected has little bubble and red around?

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Dr. Li-Yu Mitchell answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Could be infected: Normal bacteria live on our skin. Even with a harmless mosquito bite, scratching can lead to infection. If the bubble is painful, red and growing quickly, please see a doctor immediately. If it is just small and slightly red, consider otc triple antibiotic ointment for now and seek care if not better in a few days.

Answered 9/13/2016

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