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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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Dr. John Chiu answered

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.

Dr Kohlitz agreed

Answered 8/12/2015

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Dr. Julan Crane answered

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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A member asked:

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?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Kohlitz agreed

Dr. Julan Crane answered

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