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A member asked:

Bit by tiny mosquito 3 days ago. smashed it.had red dot. now purple dots all over both legs.itch. docs say "just bites" and put ointment on.thoughts?

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Dr. Robert Jackson answered

Medicine: Clobetasol cream or ointment will help make them go away quicker. Ask your doctor for this.

Dr Ingram and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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