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I have this bites in the middle of my arms red dots now they are dark ?
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Post inflammatory: Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation is a common and normal response during the healing process. When traumatized skin heals, redness, followed by dark discoloration often occurs. With time, the site will usually resume normal coloration to match the surrounding skin.
Answered 8/27/2014
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