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What if a small dark spot remains after removal?

A small dark spot can be dried blood, a scab, pigment or retained mouthpart material; do not dig into the skin, and seek advice if inflammation or symptoms develop.

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Short answer

A small dark spot can be dried blood, a scab, pigment or retained mouthpart material; do not dig into the skin, and seek advice if inflammation or symptoms develop.

At a glance

A small dark spot can be dried blood, a scab, pigment or retained mouthpart material; do not dig into the skin, and seek advice if inflammation or symptoms develop. Use a calm, systematic approach and follow current product, public-health or veterinary guidance for the country where the exposure occurred.

Key takeaways

• A small dark spot can be dried blood, a scab, pigment or retained mouthpart material; do not dig into the skin, and seek advice if inflammation or symptoms develop.

• Use a calm, systematic approach and follow current product, public-health or veterinary guidance for the country where the exposure occurred.

• Reliable identification and interpretation combine several observations; appearance or one field sign alone is rarely enough.

The important point

A small dark spot can be dried blood, a scab, pigment or retained mouthpart material; do not dig into the skin, and seek advice if inflammation or symptoms develop.