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I believe i had a bug bite on lower leg has stayed itchy for almost 6 weeks and not gone away entirely. its slightly raised. what could this be?

Q: i believe i had a bug bite on lower leg has stayed itchy for almost 6 weeks and not gone away entirely. its slightly raised. what could this be?

: Cant be diagnosed without exam. in the meantime use OTC cortisone cream.

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Cant be diagnosed without exam. in the meantime use OTC cortisone cream.

Answered 6/2/2022

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A member asked:

I believe i had a bug bite on lower leg has stayed itchy for almost 6 weeks and not gone away entirely. its slightly raised. what could this be?

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