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I noticed a bite mark on the side of my left knee when i woke up yesterday morning. its pink-ish & bigger than a mosquito bike. should i be worried?

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Dr. Stanley Katz answered

See dermatologist.: might be only a simple insect bite, but if continues to enlarge and become very painful and persistent, would suggest seeing a dermatologist.

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/22/2019

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A member asked:

I noticed a bite mark on the side of my left knee when i woke up yesterday morning. its pink-ish & bigger than a mosquito bike. should i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stanley Katz answered

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

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