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I tried googling this and got mixed answers. when you press on a flea bite with your finger, does the bite itself turn white? or does it stay red, like a pimple?

Q: i tried googling this and got mixed answers. when you press on a flea bite with your finger, does the bite itself turn white? or does it stay red, like a pimple?

: The red color in many insect bites reflects capillary dilation, and when compressed will fade to pale. A "pimple" may have a red color due to minor infection, and will usually remain "red" when pressed.

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The red color in many insect bites reflects capillary dilation, and when compressed will fade to pale. A "pimple" may have a red color due to minor infection, and will usually remain "red" when pressed.

Dr Ferranti and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/2/2021

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A member asked:

I tried googling this and got mixed answers. when you press on a flea bite with your finger, does the bite itself turn white? or does it stay red, like a pimple?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Berryman answered

Dr Ferranti and another doctor agreed

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