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I'm getting what looks like red bug bites with a whitehead center. 2 on my left arm, 1 on my right arm and 1 on my calf. what could this be?

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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Need to see derm-: atologist for culture of lesion to rule out staph, and other infections, as well as bite reactions, and folliculitis hope that helps

Answered 4/25/2015

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