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I've had this bite on the back of my leg since last thursday and it just started recently itching badly. there is now a huge bruise! help?!!

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

ITCHY BITE ON LEG: BEST TO SEE YOUR PCP SOON. I CANNOT SEE WITHOUT LOOKING AT THIS BRUISE. BUT DO SEE A DERMATOLOGIST OR YOUR REGULAR DOCTOR VERY SOON. BEST LUCK . . .

Answered 8/12/2015

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A member asked:

I've had this bite on the back of my leg since last thursday and it just started recently itching badly. there is now a huge bruise! help?!!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jerome Litt answered

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