Question 1

how do bed bug bites look like after you scratch?

Accepted Answer

See below: Most insect which draw a blood meal though a bite will cause a local reaction with redness, swelling, warmth and itch.  It is often impossible to tell these apart, but bedbugs will often leave a straight line or repeat bites whereas other bugs like mosquitos, fleas, etc. May look scattered.  After scratching, the area may scab over and ooze, especially if it becomes secondarily infected.

Question 2

why do i have bug bites that look like whiteheads? is this bad?

Accepted Answer

? fire ants : Fire ants bites cause burning pain and in some individuals may lead 2 a severe allergic reaction, mainly present in southern us, another possibility inflammation of the hair follicles mis-interpreted as insect bites.

Question 3

i have 6 lumpy bug bites that look like welts, but they all have a dry white spot in the middle of them. they dont itch/hurt at all! not hard either.

Accepted Answer

Bites: Assuming not red or discharge in the lesions, you can safely apply
Hydrocortisone 1% 3x/d locally and if itchy Benadryl 25 mg po q 6-8 hrs.
The white spot in center is the bite itself and not concerning unless spreads or 
infection occurs, see MD if worsens.

Question 4

what does bug bites look like?

Accepted Answer

See below: Bug bites create a red, swollen, warm area called a local reaction and can become infected like any other bite.  Seek medical treatment if your are concerned about infection.

Question 5

what do bug bites look like usually?

Accepted Answer

See below: Most insect which draw a blood meal though a bite will cause a local reaction with redness, swelling, warmth and itch.  It is often impossible to tell these apart, but bedbugs will often leave a straight line or repeat bites whereas other bugs like mosquitos, fleas, etc. May look scattered.  However, there are treated in the same way - wound care, steroid creams and antihistamines.

Question 6

can bug bites look like blisters?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: There are many types and causes of skin blisters. Several types of inflammatory conditions of the skin, allergic reactions, and sometimes bacterial, viral or fungal infections can cause blisters on the skin. Insect bites can also cause blisters.  Have it evaluated by a professional and get the appropriate treatment.

Question 7

what kind of bug bites look like mosquito bites but aren't from mosquitoes?

Accepted Answer

Many bug bites: Many bites can mimic mosquito bites including mites, bed bugs, fleas and certain flies.

Question 8

what does bed bug bites look like?

Accepted Answer

See below: Here you are for the bug, the bites create a red, swollen, warm area called a local reaction and can become infected like any other bite.  Seek medical treatment if your are concerned about infection.

Question 9

what does a bed bug bites look like usually?

Accepted Answer

Red bumps: Usually a raised red and swollen bump (s)
it is typically itchy and when scratched can become open and scabbed.

Question 10

can you tell me how bed bug bites look like?

Accepted Answer

Bed bug bites may: have no sx's/signs except for 2 small skin puncture points. A reaction may show from an hr to several days later. It can cause itchy, pink, swollen, lesions w clear center. If hypersensitive blisters may occur. Telltale sign is linear track of lesions from sequential feedings – doesn't always occur. Bites are in areas exposed while sleeping-arms, shoulders, neck &amp; legs.

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