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I have these bumps that i thought were mosquito bites but have now gotten infected and are itchy and spreading. what do you think this could be?
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Often this can be a: superinfection so i would get in to see your doctor or dermatologist for culture and treatment
Answered 11/21/2014
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Spreading bites: It is possible that you could have an skin infection, one that would mimic spreading bites is called folliculitis, an infection of the hair follicles. The other possibility is scabies. Scabies are mites that burrow in the skin, spread and cause itching. The lesions look like small bites. I suggest seeing your doctor for diagnosis and treatment. Good luck.
Answered 9/12/2014
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