Question 1

how come bug bite wont go away?

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Depends....: Bug bites can cause different reactions in people depending on what the bug is, how sensitive the person is, whether the person has an allergic reaction to the bug bite and if the person irritates the area by scratching it
If the redness around the bite is large and is warm to touch then it could be infected
Some bug bites can take several weeks to completely go away- topical steroid cream helps

Question 2

i would like help with a bug bite?

Accepted Answer

I will only be able: To provide generic info since there isn't really info about the bite. Oral antihistamines can be used for itching. A salve composed of 2 parts baking soda and one part water can help with pain ; itching when placed over the wound.

Question 3

what works against this bug bite fast?

Accepted Answer

Tx: Apply 2 to 1 mix of baking soda & water to decrease discomfort / reaction. Or try paste of water & meat tenderizer applied directly to the lesions. You can use Benadryl for itching or tylenol (acetaminophen) or nsaid's for pain.

Question 4

i have a bug bite and i want to find out what kind it is?

Accepted Answer

No certain way: Unless you catch the bug in the act or has the dead body to prove, there is no way to tell .  Spider bites however often leads to an infection.

Question 5

what is this bug bite problem i'm having? how did i get it?

Accepted Answer

Clarify: I am sorry but there is just not enough information to provide you with a helpful answer. Consider clarifying and re-asking this question.

Question 6

how can an itchy bug bite be treated?

Accepted Answer

Cortisone Cream: Stops itching. Topical alcohol may help.

Question 7

what causes a bubble on top of a bug bite?

Accepted Answer

Blister Insect Bite: Many bug bites are harmless. They itch or sting a little, and the symptoms disappear withing a day or two. There are some types of bugs that cause more severe side effects when they bite human skin. One of these side effects is blisters. Those who are bitten by a bug and find their skin blistering may panic because they do not know what is going on. Blistering from a bug bite is not uncommon..

Question 8

what kind of bug bite looks like a bullseye?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps lyme disease: Several bites can cause this response, and it most often means nothing to your health, and clears without treatment.  Dermatologists consider lyme disease, caused by an infection introduced in a tick bite, which classically causes erythema  migrans-an expanding target like lesion.  No other symptoms may be present at the onset of the rash, so consider seeing your doctor for preventative medication.

Question 9

do bug bite leave scars?

Accepted Answer

They may: Depending on the extent of inflammation, your pigmentation, any foreign bodies (such as stingers) andd the degree of envenomation, bug bite will produce varying degrees of scarring from nothing to extensive (black recluse spider).

Question 10

does shingles feel like a bug bite?

Accepted Answer

Shingles pain: Shingles is a painful nerve and skin condition caused by the virus herpes zoster and occurs in a dermatomal pattern.  Usually there are several lessons. Shingles pain can be quite severe and some people will develop phn (post-herpetic neuralgia) a long-term version of shingles pain.  There are some treatments that really help and it's important to see your pcp to diagnose and treat shingles.

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