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A member asked:

I have been bitten by something in two spots on my chest,one is red and getting bigger the other is not and there are 3 prick marks that get crusty?

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Bites on chest: With any insect bites you want to keep the area clean. Use an antibacterial soap and water and then apply an antibiotic and cortisone cream twice a day. If the area continues to get bigger or you develop a fever you need to go to the ER to make sure you don't develop a serious infection. Don't pick at it

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 7/6/2015

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