Durham, NC
A 19-year-old female asked:
Yesterday i laid in the grass for like 20 mins & now i have several nickel sized red,raised, itchy bumps on my back& arm. 1more popped up today. why?
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Dr. John cuong Doananswered
Family Medicine 20 years experience
You got bit by: some ticks. I would consider going to see a primary care provider if it doesn't go away with over the counter steroid creams (hydrocortisone). They may get bigger and itch worse.
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