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Q: Could This Be An Insect Bite - red, swollen, itchy skin ?

asked by: kimtate222 on August 6th, 2007

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My daughter was outdoors late at night with lay back on ground. The site is red, swollen, itches and has black lines that look in the shape of a star or spider. How can I post a picture?

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