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What Causes Itchy Lump At The Site Of Bug Bite?

Today I had the urge to scratch my ankles and right after a bug bite sized lump appeared on both my ankles it's slightly red, and no bite mark, and is warm I guess and doesn't hurt when touched, it's also tender. It's also still itchy, what is this it sounds worse than I could think of?
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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Thanks for contacting HCM with you medical concerns.

You are concerned about a lump with itching on your ankle after scratching the itch. This type of reaction is a allergic reaction to an insect bite. What every bite you is causing your body to react locally to the bite. In my practice I have my patient use a topical steroid like hydrocortisone as soon as possible after the bite reduce the swelling and itching. This reaction may take fro several days to 2 weeks to fully resolve.

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What Causes Itchy Lump At The Site Of Bug Bite?

Thanks for contacting HCM with you medical concerns. You are concerned about a lump with itching on your ankle after scratching the itch. This type of reaction is a allergic reaction to an insect bite. What every bite you is causing your body to react locally to the bite. In my practice I have my patient use a topical steroid like hydrocortisone as soon as possible after the bite reduce the swelling and itching. This reaction may take fro several days to 2 weeks to fully resolve. Hope this answered your question. Please contact HCM again with your medical concerns and questions