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I had a what looked like a couple standard mosquito bites on my legs after running then they turned reddish/purple after a couple days. should i worry?

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Dr. Mahdis Sarrafi answered

Possible allergic : you may have developed some possible allergic reaction. You can use some over the counter hydrocortisone cream twice a day for 3-5 days. It would be nice to send a picture.

Dr Feola agreed

Answered 6/29/2015

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A member asked:

I had a what looked like a couple standard mosquito bites on my legs after running then they turned reddish/purple after a couple days. should i worry?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mahdis Sarrafi answered

Dr Feola agreed

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