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I have a red welt on the right side of my thigh and it's not a bug bite.. it's grown larger in the last two days and has a black dot in the center. it hurts to touch and is even painful to walk. what could this be? thank you t.

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Need to be seen: And examined, unfortunately, without at least visual inspection, we can't really help, could be very well an infected area and needs prescription medications, please see your doctor

Answered 3/21/2016

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A member asked:

I have a red welt on the right side of my thigh and it's not a bug bite.. it's grown larger in the last two days and has a black dot in the center. it hurts to touch and is even painful to walk. what could this be? thank you t.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

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