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Posted on Fri, 4 Sep 2015
Question: i found this round bug like bite on my foot. top of foot. it doesn't itch but very symmetrical circle shape and inside lighter. we have been vacationing in XXXXXXX and XXXXXXX FL..we are still on vacation. is this a tick bite or some weird skin condition? it showed up aug. 9th. we were in pool and hot tubs in XXXXXXX
I am on vacation with family. we were in XXXXXXX fl. I found what looked like a bug bite on my foot Aug. 9th while still staying at hotel in XXXXXXX we have been in pool and hot tub. bite is circular..does not itch..slighlty raised and lighter in middle..could it be tic bite or skin condition or bedbug bite? I have never had bite like this before. thank you XXXX
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
fungal infection?

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

are you sure it's a bite?

Although in the picture it's barely seen, it looks more like a fungal infection to me. Fungal infection might cause a raised red circular lesion with normal skin in the middle. Fungi love humidity and darkness. They love body folds (like the groins) but they'll grow wherever they can find the right conditions. The pool and hot tubs sound like the ideal environment for fungal infections.

You'd better visit a dermatologist. A close look is always better than the best picture. Meanwhile you should record the progress of the lesion, which will make it easier for the dermatologist to reach the diagnosis.

I hope you find my comments helpful!
You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.

Kind Regards!
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Suggest Treatment For Round Bug Like Bite On Foot

Brief Answer: fungal infection? Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX are you sure it's a bite? Although in the picture it's barely seen, it looks more like a fungal infection to me. Fungal infection might cause a raised red circular lesion with normal skin in the middle. Fungi love humidity and darkness. They love body folds (like the groins) but they'll grow wherever they can find the right conditions. The pool and hot tubs sound like the ideal environment for fungal infections. You'd better visit a dermatologist. A close look is always better than the best picture. Meanwhile you should record the progress of the lesion, which will make it easier for the dermatologist to reach the diagnosis. I hope you find my comments helpful! You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information. Kind Regards!