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A member asked:

I woke up two weeks ago with what looked like bites on my belly and some irritation on belly button. still has not gone away. benadryl (diphenhydramine) helps some?

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Parasites?: Difficult to say without looking at it and getting a good/better history...You may have an ectoparasitic problem...Best to see your family doc for a check-up and treatment of the cause rather than just the symptoms...

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Answered 4/17/2015

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