A member asked:

It started out looking to be a normal mosquito but and over a period of 3 days has turned purple i havn't scratched much so idk why. should i be concerned? may it be something other than a mosquito?

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Purple: The purple discoloration may be ecchymosis from a capillary or small vein that bled after the bite. This not serious if there is no spreading redness,swelling or tenderness. The discoloration will gradually fade.

Answered 9/5/2014

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