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I went camping & now have bug bites that were so itchy, i scratched them. 2 days later, i am no longer scratching but are pink/purple around the bites?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

No unexpected.: The bites cause not just swelling and itching, but some micro-hemorrhage and inflammatory cells at the bite sites as well. They are now starting to resolve giving the pink/purplish color in the transition to healing.

Answered 7/11/2016

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A member asked:

I went camping & now have bug bites that were so itchy, i scratched them. 2 days later, i am no longer scratching but are pink/purple around the bites?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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