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I have been waking up with very small itchy bumps on the tops of my feet and ankles. only one or two bumps appear at a time. they look like a bug bite?

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Dr. Louise Andrew answered

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Sounds like bed bugs: These are VERY itchy and typically happen as you sleep. Calamine and or benadryl (diphenhydramine) might help but you need to get rid of the bugs. Good luck!

Answered 11/28/2020

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A member asked:

I have been waking up with very small itchy bumps on the tops of my feet and ankles. only one or two bumps appear at a time. they look like a bug bite?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Louise Andrew answered

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