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Having 2 grey pimple like dot with swelling around behind right ankle and itching very badly keeping me awake at night. could it be insect bite?

Q: having 2 grey pimple like dot with swelling around behind right ankle and itching very badly keeping me awake at night. could it be insect bite?

: Likely yes, either mosquito or ant's bites.

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Likely yes, either mosquito or ant's bites.

Answered 8/26/2021

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A member asked:

Having 2 grey pimple like dot with swelling around behind right ankle and itching very badly keeping me awake at night. could it be insect bite?

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