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I noticed petechiae or a petechiae-looking smooth rash on my inner thigh. i was recently scratching a bug bite there and wasn't sure if it was normal. i've also had this in that past but it was in my feet and hands. would it be from scratching?

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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes, it could be: from scratching, but it also could be from the bite itself. Do you know what kind of insect bit you? Do you have a fever? Do you have this rash anywhere else? It would be best to have it looked at by your doctor, or have a consult on Health Tap Prime. Then it can be looked at and diagnosed properly.

Answered 6/26/2017

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A member asked:

I noticed petechiae or a petechiae-looking smooth rash on my inner thigh. i was recently scratching a bug bite there and wasn't sure if it was normal. i've also had this in that past but it was in my feet and hands. would it be from scratching?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

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