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My son has three bug bites. they look like mosquito bites. they look like they are healing but now there's a ring around them that look like ringworm. it's not red, it doesn't hurt or itch him. and he has no other symptoms. what could this be?

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Dr. Amandeep Kaur answered

Evaluation: It's very important to see it to make a diagnosis. Are you sure it was not a tick bite? Since it is not healing, please get him evaluated by a doctor. Take care.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 1/4/2020

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A member asked:

My son has three bug bites. they look like mosquito bites. they look like they are healing but now there's a ring around them that look like ringworm. it's not red, it doesn't hurt or itch him. and he has no other symptoms. what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amandeep Kaur answered

Dr Modi agreed

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