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I have rash on my arm i think they are from an insect what can i do to help
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Rash: If you have mild redness or itching only at the site of an insect bite, it can be treated with warm compresses. If there is any expanding redness , tenderness, pain in the armpit, or fever, get it checked by your doctor, you may have an infection that could require antibiotics.
Answered 11/27/2017
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