Question 1

there is big red welted bug bites all over my child. what should i do?

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Call: Call your pediatrician.  Bites may be from any number of different insects, and rx may vary.  Call the pro.

Question 2

do mosquito bites leave big welts?

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They can: Misquito bites can leave big welts if you are sensitive to them.  Do not scratch or yu can get infected.  Use cortisone or benydrl cream for relief.

Question 3

giaant red welts from bug bites - what is this?

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Not answerable.: It is often difficult to distinguish a bite from one insect from another. However spider bite often gets larger and infected.

Question 4

i have huge bug bites all over my body that are welted up and the size of quarters. should i be concerned? not bed bugs, got them at the park. they it

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Itchy bites: Local reactions to insect bites can be very annoying, but rarely harmful. Scratching can result in secondary infections. Check for any ticks. With the exception of fire ants subsequent exposure is unlikely to cause more than localized itching again.

Question 5

i have 6 lumpy bug bites that look like welts, but they all have a dry white spot in the middle of them. they dont itch/hurt at all! not hard either.

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Bites: Assuming not red or discharge in the lesions, you can safely apply
Hydrocortisone 1% 3x/d locally and if itchy Benadryl 25 mg po q 6-8 hrs.
The white spot in center is the bite itself and not concerning unless spreads or 
infection occurs, see MD if worsens.

Question 6

plagued by invisible stinging and bites on my body that cause red, hard welts about the size of a quarter or half dollar. can't determine what they ar?

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See a dermatologist: An expert exam should identify this. Treatment depends on the diagnosis.

Question 7

what bug bites cause itching welts?

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Lots of bugs: Most insect bites cause local inflammatory reactions like itching and welts that are mild and resolve within a few hours without complications. Of course bee stings and cause more severe local and systemic reactions if you are allergic but any biting bug could cause a localized response. Mosquito bites are common culprits. Ticks, flies, and fleas are also implicated.

Question 8

can the welts from a bed bug bite still show up after the bed bugs are gone?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Your body may still be responding to the bug bites and there can be a delay. If the bites/rash persists and new ones progress, an appointment with your doctor can perhaps give more answers. Good luck.

Question 9

welt badly at bug bites.last bite welted to ~6" diameter.y so large?dr said likely allergic unlikely cellulitis.y such a large reaction?unknown bug.

Accepted Answer

Allergist  might  he: An allergist  or dermatologist  may help clarify. You may be what  is called  a  bite reactor.

Question 10

i live in great lakes area in u.s. when outside near woods today, swarms of black bugs all over, many bites on skin instantly turned red, welts, itchy. hours later, red spots and itching disappeared. were these mosquitos? or some other form of bug?

Accepted Answer

: Sounds to me like black flies, but could be a different species.  Regardless, multiple bites causing swelling, welts, pruritus, etc., might well need medical attention.  Mosquitos are currently carrying West Nile virus, and perhaps other infections.
Discuss with your doctor, but also contact State Health Department for further information.

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There is big red welted bug bites all over my child. what should i do?

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Do mosquito bites leave big welts?

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Giaant red welts from bug bites - what is this?

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I have huge bug bites all over my body that are welted up and the size of quarters. should i be concerned? not bed bugs, got them at the park. they it

A member asked:

I have 6 lumpy bug bites that look like welts, but they all have a dry white spot in the middle of them. they dont itch/hurt at all! not hard either.

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Plagued by invisible stinging and bites on my body that cause red, hard welts about the size of a quarter or half dollar. can't determine what they ar?

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What bug bites cause itching welts?

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Can the welts from a bed bug bite still show up after the bed bugs are gone?

A member asked:

Welt badly at bug bites.last bite welted to ~6" diameter.y so large?dr said likely allergic unlikely cellulitis.y such a large reaction?unknown bug.

A member asked:

I live in great lakes area in u.s. when outside near woods today, swarms of black bugs all over, many bites on skin instantly turned red, welts, itchy. hours later, red spots and itching disappeared. were these mosquitos? or some other form of bug?

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