A 27-year-old female asked:
today i got a bug bite thing that itched then turned into a little blister, i also got one on the side of my hand and itches alot. what kind of bite?
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Dr. Katharine Cox answered
45 years experience Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Hard to say: Often blistering is related to a spider bite, but can be caused by another insect. Tick bites usually cause a hard centre. Keep them clean, use a medication for itching, and follow up for any unusual symptoms. All the best.
Answered on Mar 20, 2016
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