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I have a mosquitoe bite on my palm and im trying to cut it open with a knife, will i feel any kind of relief?
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No: You will just make it worse. Try an over the counter antihistamine.
Answered 9/13/2016
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Relief: Very unlikely! Don't cut it open! Please contact your Primary doctor as soon as you can. If there is a delay you should go to the nearest Emergency facility. This is very important!
Answered 9/14/2016
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