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A 41-year-old male asked:

Got small dark pimples on my face & dry skin. got some dark spots of my arms and legs. itchy, no pus. maybe bugs from new apartment & city? now have an inch red/purple rash on front left leg. no pus. std or anxiety? going to doctor but worried?

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Dr. Stanley Katz
Dermatology 49 years experience
usually insect bites would be itchy. Visit a dermatologist for skin exam and possible tx if needed
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