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2018-02-08 07:19:30
I have some type of bug bite on my bicep. It's red, hot, swollen, aches, and itches. There is a red streak leading to my armpit.
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This is seen in blister beetle dermatitis. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment

Answered2018-02-09 03:18:20

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