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A 37-year-old male asked:

My ankle/foot is red swollen painful and tender to the touch the three different spots that are swollen have a white head in the dead center of them what could this be?

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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider
Dr. Deborah Ungerleideranswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Could be an insect bite with a local reaction or injury or infection starting with a scratch or pimple. Please see a doctor in person to have this evaluated.
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Answered Aug 20, 2021
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Dr. Holly Maes
Dr. Holly Maesanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Sounds like infected areas that need attention. Could be that there was a bug or spider on your foot that bit you multiple times, and now areas are becoming infected or inflamed. You should see a medical provider to determine if further treatment is needed.
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Reviewed Aug 23, 2021
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