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Bug bites that itch and spread
A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
Can't tell: If it is a cluster, it is unlikely to be from mosquito. Also they may not be from a bug bite at all. See your doctor especially if the lesions get ... Read More
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Dr. Natalie Hodgeanswered
Pediatrics 28 years experience
Clustered Rash: We do not know the age of your little brother which might guide us in learning about this rash. 6 or 7 little spots which look like "bug bites" to yo... Read More
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987 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 40-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Bowmananswered
40 years experience
Spider: Some spider bites can lead to major infections especially if redness occurs and spreads. See infectious disease doctor.
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5.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Arnold Bereshanswered
Podiatry 43 years experience
See below: Try using Benadryl (diphenhydramine) cream.
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Dr. Jeffrey Kassanswered
Podiatry 30 years experience
Make sure it's : A spider bite. Mrsa infections often are misdiagnosed as spider bites.
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5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A female asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
Emergency Medicine 48 years experience
Can't guess: without more information. Best bet would be to ask around in your location as to which insect bites cause very large swellings. You my also be aller... Read More
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610 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Bryan Leveyanswered
Pediatrics 29 years experience
As with... : ...Most things on the skin, a doctor needs to actually look at this to see what it is. It could be bites, or it could be an infection of the skin ... Read More
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5.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Natalie Gearyanswered
Pediatrics 32 years experience
Allergy: Sounds like a contact allergy. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) might help but seek medical care if it persists.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
Topical cortisone: Try to apply 1% Hydrocortisone cream to the bite site 4x daily for a few days. Covering the area after cortisone application with a bandaid may increa... Read More
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5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Flea bites: Use antiseptic soap to wash flea bites. Do not scratch flea bites. You can use 1% Hydrocortisone on the bites or use antihistamines for itching. A pas... Read More
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4.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Thomas Kleinanswered
Allergy and Immunology 43 years experience
Steroid creams: A steroid cream would be helpful. Oral antihistamines are helpful as well. Do not use creams with antihistamines in the cream.
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5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 48-year-old member asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
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 cou... Read More
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3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joshua Davidsonanswered
Allergy and Immunology 20 years experience
Cetirizine? It can.: Yes, in some cases Zyrtec, or cetirizine as a generic, can help with bug bites. Sometimes it's not quite enough, however, and stronger antihistamines ... Read More
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3.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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