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I have a bug bite. it was swollen but swelling has reduced, it is mildly itchy and slightly sore. i have developed bruising around bite and the bite area itself is red and hard underneath skin. is this normal?

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Dr. Hamsa Jayaraj
Dr. Hamsa Jayarajanswered
Internal Medicine 54 years experience
Need antibiotics: May take antihitamines like benadryl. See a doctor for antibiotics
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