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How do i remove marks left by mosquitos?

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Dr. Louise Andrew answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Don't scratch: and they will go away sooner. Apply warm compress or steroid cream if itching is very bad or there is swelling. It will heal, don't worry.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/29/2015

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