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I have red spots on my ankle and foot that look like they are bleeding but they are not bleeding ?

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Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

More info needed: Not sure where you are living but down here in southern Florida this a very common problem. Derived from an insect described as a “no see umm.” They will show at dusk and bite your ankles .

Answered 2/25/2018

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A member asked:

I have red spots on my ankle and foot that look like they are bleeding but they are not bleeding ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

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