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I have 6 lumpy bug bites that look like welts, but they all have a dry white spot in the middle of them. they dont itch/hurt at all! not hard either.

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Dr. Ivy Fisher answered

Bites: Assuming not red or discharge in the lesions, you can safely apply Hydrocortisone 1% 3x/d locally and if itchy Benadryl 25 mg po q 6-8 hrs. The white spot in center is the bite itself and not concerning unless spreads or infection occurs, see MD if worsens.

Answered 9/14/2018

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A member asked:

I have 6 lumpy bug bites that look like welts, but they all have a dry white spot in the middle of them. they dont itch/hurt at all! not hard either.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ivy Fisher answered

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