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I have had this red bump on my arm for a week and a half&it's itchy too. i thought it was a bug bite, i iced it and the swelling went down. ?
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Give it more time: It may well have been a bug bite and your body is still reacting to the saliva left behind. Give it a couple more weeks and see doctor if the bump is still there or getting larger. Topical hydrocortisone cream may help.
Answered 11/28/2017
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