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  • Male
  • 30 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I've woken up the past two mornings with these red, itchy bumps on the right side of my neck and right hand, kind of like insect bites. They're nowhere else on my body. I stopped using a fan while sleeping recently. Could these be mosquito bites or something else? What should I use to treat them?

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needs tobe seen and evaluate so please consult your dermat

Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...

Consult a Dermatologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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