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Hello. today i discover a kind of small cockroach night that is moving in my back skin then quickly i go to wash my body soap. is there any risk ?

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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Unlikely: cockroaches don't bite or leave larvae

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/18/2017

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