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A member asked:

There was a small red lump on my glans from a suspected insect bite. it's has mostly gone now. should i be concerned?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

It happens: Most will self heal and the appearance return to normal over a week or 2.

Answered 7/28/2014

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