Question 1

what kind of bug bite has a white dot in the center and is itchy?

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That could be : A number of things. Sorry, won't be able to pin that down for you.

Question 2

bug bite with black dot surounded by red what is it? pics

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Uncertain: Sometimes a spider bite can have that appearance.  Can consider dermatologic eval to determine diagnosis and to formulate treatment plan if concerned. Take care.

Question 3

what bug bite can cause a red dot with no symptoms at all?

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Any: Any insect bite that has red dots associated with it has shown what is called a "local inflammatory reaction" which is the body's normal response to the bite and is likely related to the insect's saliva or mild venom which may or may not be of concern.  If the area enlarges over 2-3 days, becomes painful (as opposed to itchy), starts to ooze, it may have become infected.  If so, seek care.

Question 4

i have a bug bite that is circular, swelling a little bit, sensitive to touch, light red in color but with a dark red dot in the middle. what is it?

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No particular bug: Bug bites are rarely unique to a specific insect.  Flea bites are small and have little clear vesicles and extreme itching but this is not unique to fleas either. This lesion could be a sting or a bite, it is impossible to say. Watch for signs of infection: pus, increasing pain, redness &amp; see doc if that happens. If numbness, tingling or severe pain,or fever, head to the ER. Tetanus shots current?

Question 5

had a bug bite for like a month now went away but remained as a blue / purple dot a bit raised but definitely not as much as before? its the size of a pen tip, a blue / purple dot from the bug bite?

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: If it is resolving, you could watch and wait.  However, the unknown is the nature of the bug that bit you. If it was a tick it would be prudent to see your doctor to determine if you need prophylactic antibiotics.

Question 6

small purple dot next to rash, what is it? had rash for 10 days, i think it was a bug bite. what is the dot?

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Tiny bruise: My guess without seeing it is that it is something called a petechiae, which is the doctor word for a very tiny bruise. Many insects inject tiny amounts of venom that can cause decreased blood clotting, and create a tiny area of bleeding like this or an outright bruised area around the bite. If more and more pop up, then need to see doc as petechiae can have other reasons to be present than bites.

Question 7

i have found a very small red dot on my side a little above my hip. it is tiny like a bug bite but it makes my whole side hurt like laying on it?

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Skin lesion: A dermatologist's best tool are his eyeballs. If we can't see the lesion, there is no way we can make a diagnosis as accurately as we would prefer.  You absolutely must see a dermatologist to try to get any lead toward what this might be. It would be irresponsible to guess among the thousands of diagnoses which this could be.

Question 8

bug bite on back of thigh for 4 days. it's a very defined puffy red circle with dark brown center. doesn't hurt unless we touch it. dr appt necessary?

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Could be developing: Brown Recluse Spider bite. Toxin causes tissue death and open ulcer formation which is at risk for secondary skin infection. You should go see your doc,if not improving or keeps getting worse. Take daily pictures ,in good light ,to judge progress.

Question 9

i have a bug bite with a black dot in the middle and pus around it, also a big red circle around keeps getting bigger everyday is painfull too!

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Go see your doctor: Pus = infection. Painful redness = infection. Both indicate infection that's not going away on its own. In other words, it's time for you to go see your family doc or perhaps to urgent care for evaluation & treatment. Don't wait until infection spreads to blood stream at which point you'll probably be too sick to log into healthtap.

Question 10

i noticed a red dot on my arm two days ago. a day later it turned into a red circle (but not itchy at all) i wanted to see if it was a bug bite?

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Hard to say.: I would really have to see the lesion. Bug bites that do not itch are unusual, but not unheard of.  One possibility for a red dot becoming a red circle is a tick bite - and one species of tick transmits Lyme disease. So it would be prudent to have it looked at, and if necessary, treated.

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What kind of bug bite has a white dot in the center and is itchy?

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Bug bite with black dot surounded by red what is it? pics

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What bug bite can cause a red dot with no symptoms at all?

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I have a bug bite that is circular, swelling a little bit, sensitive to touch, light red in color but with a dark red dot in the middle. what is it?

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Had a bug bite for like a month now went away but remained as a blue / purple dot a bit raised but definitely not as much as before? its the size of a pen tip, a blue / purple dot from the bug bite?

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Small purple dot next to rash, what is it? had rash for 10 days, i think it was a bug bite. what is the dot?

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I have found a very small red dot on my side a little above my hip. it is tiny like a bug bite but it makes my whole side hurt like laying on it?

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Bug bite on back of thigh for 4 days. it's a very defined puffy red circle with dark brown center. doesn't hurt unless we touch it. dr appt necessary?

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I have a bug bite with a black dot in the middle and pus around it, also a big red circle around keeps getting bigger everyday is painfull too!

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I noticed a red dot on my arm two days ago. a day later it turned into a red circle (but not itchy at all) i wanted to see if it was a bug bite?

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