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I have two mosquito bites on my leg. they have been there for over 5 months and are red circles. when i stand for a while they turn purple. ?

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

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MOSQUITO BITES LEG: MOST UNUSUAL TO HAVE MOSQUITO BITES FOR FIVE MONTHS. DO SEE YOUR PCP OR A DERMATOLOGIST SOON! MALE? FEMALE? AGE? MEDICATIONS YOU TAKE? BEST LUCK

Answered 8/12/2015

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A member asked:

I have two mosquito bites on my leg. they have been there for over 5 months and are red circles. when i stand for a while they turn purple. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jerome Litt answered

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