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A skin level red dot is on my skin. it was the size of a pin head and itched profusely for an hour then turned brown. now it's back. what is it?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Nondiagnostic: Such a tiny lesion is nonspecific. Could it have been an insect bite? If these lesions recur or increase in size or number, have a physician examine you.

Answered 6/15/2014

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A member asked:

A skin level red dot is on my skin. it was the size of a pin head and itched profusely for an hour then turned brown. now it's back. what is it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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