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I had a small itchy bug bite on my leg that turned into a half dollar sized bruise. the bruise is still visible over 4 weeks later should i be concern?
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Possibly but: The bruise will likely go away in a couple of weeks. However if you live in areas where Lyme disease (carried by a deer tick) is endemic, see your doctor.
Answered 8/12/2015
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Insect bites: If there is no pain and it's improved then it will continue to heal.
Answered 6/26/2018
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