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A mosquito bite resulted in an allergic reaction of 4" red bump with 3" darkred center that's turning purple. is that normal for an allergic reaction?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

That sounds like: a localized allergic reaction. No, most- people don't have that significant of a reaction. The mosquito's saliva contains a substance that effects clotting - which is why the lesion is purple.

Answered 7/25/2017

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