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What Causes Nickel Sized Red Spots On Inner Thigh Of A 4 Year Old?

My 4 year old daughter has 3 nickel-sized red spots on her inner thigh (perfectly round); none elsewhere. They've been there since yesterday morning, and are slightly raised today. She complains that they itch. I know they're not mosquito bites...any ideas??
Mon, 18 May 2015
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In my opinion it might be a mosquito or a bed bug bite.
A mosquito bite is a very itchy round, red, or pink skin bump does not hurt. It doesn't hurt when the bed bug bites, but many people develop an allergic reaction to the saliva of the bug usually between 24 hours and three days later, resulting in a raised, red skin bump or welt that is intensely itchy and inflamed. Both the welt and the itchiness may last for several days. Bed bug bites can occur anywhere on the body, but are typically on uncovered areas, such as the neck, face, arms, and hands — and are often found in a row of two or more.
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What Causes Nickel Sized Red Spots On Inner Thigh Of A 4 Year Old?

Hi Welcome to the HCM In my opinion it might be a mosquito or a bed bug bite. A mosquito bite is a very itchy round, red, or pink skin bump does not hurt. It doesn t hurt when the bed bug bites, but many people develop an allergic reaction to the saliva of the bug usually between 24 hours and three days later, resulting in a raised, red skin bump or welt that is intensely itchy and inflamed. Both the welt and the itchiness may last for several days. Bed bug bites can occur anywhere on the body, but are typically on uncovered areas, such as the neck, face, arms, and hands — and are often found in a row of two or more.