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I had an insect bite that i scratched at and now it still itches but its purple. is it infected? what should i do?

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Dr. Shadia Constantine answered

Probably not: Unless it starts draining pus or the redness expands beyond the bite site. Put ice on it, don't scratch anymore and monitor. Dr. C

Answered 1/31/2021

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A member asked:

I had an insect bite that i scratched at and now it still itches but its purple. is it infected? what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Shadia Constantine answered

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