Bug bites or stings typically have a circular appearance, often with a central darker area at the site of the bite. Bites from insects often lead to itch, scratching, and resulting crusts. Bug bites often cause hive-like (urticarial), swollen lesions. There are 3 typical insect bites displayed: one each on the finger and thumb and another near the wrist.
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Bolognia, Jean L., ed. Dermatology, pp.405. New York: Mosby, 2003.

Freedberg, Irwin M., ed. Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. 6th ed. pp.2289, 2291, 2295-2298. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2003.

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