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I have a dark spot on my foot below my ankle. i thought it was an insect bite due to the itching. the itching has stopped but the dark spot has stayed?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Not uncommon: If this was from an insect bite, the allergic inflammation from it may subside after a few days but it will take time for the inflammatory aftermath to clear.

Dr Hodge and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/16/2016

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A member asked:

I have a dark spot on my foot below my ankle. i thought it was an insect bite due to the itching. the itching has stopped but the dark spot has stayed?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Hodge and 2 doctors agreed

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