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After lots of itching what seems like small blood spots show up under my skin. they are flat and dark purplish. size: pin dots to small mosquito bites?

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Cause of itch?: Whatever the cause of the itching, repeated scratching will cause skin spots and lesions as a result. Sometimes moisturizing cream can help. Or calomine lotion if the itching continues. See your doctor if not better in a week.

Dr Beck agreed

Answered 7/18/2015

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