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Why is my mosquito bite purple and hurts?
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Sensitive skin: Some people react more to mosquito bite saliva, for genetic reasons. Blood under the skin, from the bite, will make it look more purple. Cool compresses can relieve the tenderness, and itching.
Answered 5/31/2018
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