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Insect bite finger turning purple, should i be concerned?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Please have this: Medically evaluated now if a significant portion of the finger is turning purple.

Dr Del Valle agreed

Answered 6/10/2016

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