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I got bit by a mosquito 2 days ago. today i can not feel when i touch it, it's red and it swelled to about an inch and a half in diameter.

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Dr. John Gibson answered

Histamine reaction : Common reaction to bug bites. Stop scratcing and use some prednisone cream

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 9/17/2017

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A member asked:

I got bit by a mosquito 2 days ago. today i can not feel when i touch it, it's red and it swelled to about an inch and a half in diameter.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Gibson answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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