Question 1

my 3 yo got a bug bite a week ago. all that's left is two small red dots flush to the skin. should i be concerned? no redness around them.

Accepted Answer

Bug Bites: Although bug bites can be dramatic and even hurt when you get bit, most heal well as you describe.  You have looked for all the concerns  that would signal an infection, like surrounding redness or swelling.  It appears that this is healing well and it may take some time for the small red dots to completely resolve.

Question 2

i got a bug bite and tiny red dots are appearing near the area. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: If you live in the Rocky Mountain or Southeastern part of the US, I would include Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever as part of the diagnosis.  Were you bitten by a tick? Do you have symptoms such as headaches, fever, chills etc?  If you do, go to see your doctor ASAP for treatment. If you feel good otherwise, you may adopt a wait-and-see stance.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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 4

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

Accepted Answer

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 5

got a bug  bite and started scratching now i have red dots all under my skin. what is this?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps hives?: If they are itchy red dots then it could be an allergic reaction to the bug bite or even the mechanical pressure of you scratching.  Sometimes you can scratch so hard that you cause tiny little bruises under the skin.

Question 6

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?

Accepted Answer

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 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?

Accepted Answer

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

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 9

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?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

i have bug bite on leg, red and swollen. i have had it for two days and seems to get worse. it has a blue/purp dot that is hard in middle. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Please ask your doc: to take a look.  There are multiple bugs like ticks and spiders. You need to avoid Lyme Disease and other things.  Peace and good health.

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My 3 yo got a bug bite a week ago. all that's left is two small red dots flush to the skin. should i be concerned? no redness around them.

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I got a bug bite and tiny red dots are appearing near the area. is this normal?

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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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Got a bug bite and started scratching now i have red dots all under my skin. what is this?

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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?

A member asked:

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?

A member asked:

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:

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?

A member asked:

I have bug bite on leg, red and swollen. i have had it for two days and seems to get worse. it has a blue/purp dot that is hard in middle. what is it?

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