Question 1

i have a bug bite with a pus filled bubble in the center that seems to have gotten bigger. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Skin infections: Pus filled bumps on the skin are usually the symptom of a skin infection.  When they become red, warm to touch and painful it is called cellulitis.  Treatment of this includes oral antibiotics and occassionally drainage.  See your doctor, because resistant infections are becoming more common and require special treatment.

Question 2

bug bite that started out small on monday. today it is much larger has white pus in the middle and red ring around it. it hurts when touched.

Accepted Answer

Infected Bite: the area is now infected.  Don't pop the area of pus.  Take him in to be seen today so treatment can be started for Cellulitus and possibly an abscess.

Question 3

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!

Accepted Answer

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 4

got an unknown bug bite 2 days ago and the swelling disappeared shortly after initial bite, but now area is red and warm to touch around the bite but there is no pus or swelling at the moment it just itches a bit. if it helps it was a single puncture

Accepted Answer

May be infected: Insect bites can become infected and develop into abscesses. If possible a doctor should evaluate it and decide if antibiotics are necessary.

Question 5

non painfulnon-itchng bump filled with pus on leg is this a bed bug bite?

Accepted Answer

It you only have one: Lesion, doubt this is from a bed bug. A single female can lay 400 eggs. They multiple rapidly.  Yes, they are the gift that keeps on giving. They come out at night. Their bite can cause no symptoms or there may be a pink, raised lesion which itches. Sometimes there will be linear lesions due to sequential feedings by the bed bug.

Question 6

i have non itchy red bumps all over my torso, in my armpits, etc. sporadic, 19 total. doesn't seem to be a bug bite, no pus, husband doesn't have any?

Accepted Answer

Pityriasis Rosea?: Do you recall where the rash started?  Pityriasis Rosea is characterized by a symmetrical rash that usually begins with a "herald patch."  The herald patch is an oval, fawn-colored patch that precedes the generalized eruption.  Google images for Pityriasis Rosea--see if that's what you look like.  The cause is unknown, and requires no treatment.  Should resolve in a few months.  Not infectious

Question 7

had a bug bite on my eye lid last month or so. now the corner of my eye is yellowish and there is clear pus in my eye. should i tell my doctor?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This is likely an infection which requires prompt attention especially when it is so close to your eye.

Question 8

my 5 yr old daughter has a painful small "crusted, pus looking" spot on her ear. one dr said staph, one thinks it's an infected bug bite. topical antibiotic was given. what else should we be looking for. we were also advised to keep her from swimming, wha

Accepted Answer

INFECTION ON EAR?: THERE IS A CONDITION CALLED IMPETIGO.
IT IS A HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS SKIN INFECTION CAUSED BY STREP AND STAPH GERMS.
SURFACE MEDICATIONS OFTEN CLEAR THIS UP IN A FEW DAYS. SOME TIMES ORAL ANTIBIOTICS WILL BE NECESSARY IF THE CONDITION LINGERS OR SPREADS.

Question 9

i react badly to bug bites. especially mosquitos. i swell up, get pus etc. i would love to go to costa rica but is it too risky for me?

Accepted Answer

Uncomfortable.: Setting aside the risk of viral diseases (Zika, Dengue etc), your mosquito reaction is mostly an annoying condition. If you go to Costa Rica, you must use mosquito repellant containing DEET and treat your clothing with primetrine, wear long sleeve blouse and pants. Asking your family doc if he would rx a short course of prednisone if needed and bring along some antihistamine.

Question 10

can you pop pus filled insect bite?

Accepted Answer

Many do: Generally we recommend not to pop things...But many people do...Best after warm soaks, do not push hard, and clean well afterwards to prevent infection.

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I have a bug bite with a pus filled bubble in the center that seems to have gotten bigger. what do i do?

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Bug bite that started out small on monday. today it is much larger has white pus in the middle and red ring around it. it hurts when touched.

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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!

A member asked:

Got an unknown bug bite 2 days ago and the swelling disappeared shortly after initial bite, but now area is red and warm to touch around the bite but there is no pus or swelling at the moment it just itches a bit. if it helps it was a single puncture

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Non painfulnon-itchng bump filled with pus on leg is this a bed bug bite?

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I have non itchy red bumps all over my torso, in my armpits, etc. sporadic, 19 total. doesn't seem to be a bug bite, no pus, husband doesn't have any?

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Had a bug bite on my eye lid last month or so. now the corner of my eye is yellowish and there is clear pus in my eye. should i tell my doctor?

A member asked:

My 5 yr old daughter has a painful small "crusted, pus looking" spot on her ear. one dr said staph, one thinks it's an infected bug bite. topical antibiotic was given. what else should we be looking for. we were also advised to keep her from swimming, wha

A member asked:

I react badly to bug bites. especially mosquitos. i swell up, get pus etc. i would love to go to costa rica but is it too risky for me?

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Can you pop pus filled insect bite?

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