A member asked:

How do i know if i have a bug bite or an infection? the area on my skin is lifted, hard and red, almost like a pimple with no tip.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Hard to say: without being able to see the lesion. It sounds like you may have a "boil" or small abscess. Try placing a warm washcloth over the area for 10 minutes and see if this brings any relief. Boils sometimes abate on their own but also may require antibiotics.

Answered 1/5/2019

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