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Plagued by invisible stinging and bites on my body that cause red, hard welts about the size of a quarter or half dollar. can't determine what they ar?

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

See a dermatologist: An expert exam should identify this. Treatment depends on the diagnosis.

Answered 7/18/2016

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A member asked:

Plagued by invisible stinging and bites on my body that cause red, hard welts about the size of a quarter or half dollar. can't determine what they ar?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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