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My mosquito bites have turned into purple/black bruises. am i okay?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Yes: This often follows an unusually large reaction and will subside in a couple of weeks although it may leave a slightly yellowish mark which too will go away in a few weeks.

Answered 9/7/2017

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