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A member asked:

Went to park the next day i randomly got multiple red puffy bites on my legs very itchy.now they have a white head. what could it be?its been 2 days.

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Bites : Insect bites are typically red itchy bumps. White heads imply a folliculitis or inflammation/ bacterial infection of the hair follicles . Corticosteroid cream for a few days to relieve itch and an antibacterial such as polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) may help. If the condition does not improve , see a dermatologist for evaluation and treatment.

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Answered 6/15/2013

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