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Bug bite on leg was itchy, grew and is now a round purple bruise on my leg - assuming it is a spider bite but do i need to treat or will it go away?

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Dr. John Thaler answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Get checked: May be just as you suspect, but maybe not. Best to get it checked by your MD or Dermatologist. Good Luck.

Dr Feola and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/7/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See your PCP: Most bites are relatively harmless, leaving just an itchy patch of skin behind. However, some bites can carry disease. Lyme disease is a good example.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 7/18/2016

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A member asked:

Bug bite on leg was itchy, grew and is now a round purple bruise on my leg - assuming it is a spider bite but do i need to treat or will it go away?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Thaler answered

Dr Feola and another doctor agreed

Dr. Paul Grin answered

Dr Hodge agreed

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