Question 1

what might have caused unexpected bumps on my skin that look like mosquito bites?

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There are many: Possible causes for this. With info available - can't provide a helpful response.

Question 2

my little sister gets these bumps that go away quickly and look like mosquito bites, they are they same color as her skin, and they don't itch?

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?goose bumps: If these nonitchy skin bumps clear quickly, they may be harmless goose bumps caused by cold, fear or excitement.  Hives, due to allergy, also go away quickly but are usually red and itchy. A dermatologist could diagnose these if he or she were able to see them when they're occurring.

Question 3

the past couple years i've gotten mosquito bite like bumps showing up in random places on my head. ruled out bed bugs. what could be causing this?

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Hives?: You could be breaking out in hives from food, or by coming into contact with a foreign substance.

Question 4

i've had a bump on my head for almost 2 months. it's like a mosquito bite, itchy, but if i let it go then it goes down and gets smaller. it itches, and is about the size of a dime, but completely disappears when left alone until messed with again. what co

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ForgiveMe4BeingNosey: Don't mess with it, waddaya think? Don't mess with it for another month or two. Resist scratching it, or fooling with it or touching it, or scraping it with a comb. If after waiting, it's still there, then have a doctor look at it to assess for size, color(s), borders, etc. Of course, you said the bump is on your head. The head includes ears and face. So if this bump is on the end of your nose....

Question 5

i woke up this morning with a small bump on the back of my head, right side. the bump is about the size of a mosquito bite. (half a dime) very painful to the touch. hurts when i lay my head down. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation &amp;/or an: Infection. You need an in-person exam by a provider that can lay eyes on it. If it's a hair follicle infection, it's called a furuncle, which, without treatment, can progress to cellulitis &amp;/or abscess. If &gt;1 follicle gets involved, then it's a carbuncle. Talk to your doc about need for drainage, aspiration, culture, empiric antibiotic treatment. If lymphadenitis, use ultrasound &amp; needle biopsy.

Question 6

i have a few bumps on my head that hurt, mosquito bite sized. i had a fungus (forget medical name) on my back recently. what is it? treatment option?

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Could  be: Please see your dermatologist for evaluation and to discuss treatment options. You could have fungus on your scalp. Tinea corporis is term for fungus on body.

Question 7

i have a question for you. if i got a rash on my skin or little bumps and it itches what should i do because i think it's a mosquito bite and i don't ?

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Need more info: Sounds like an insect bite or you came into contact with something like poison ivy. Try an over the counter cortisone like ointment product. You can get a recommendation from your pharmacist. If no relief within 48 hours it would be wise to see your family physician.

Question 8

whats the cure for mosquito bite bumps all over the skin itchy?

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Reduce Symptoms: No good "cure", but you can do a lot to reduce symptoms, generally with topical remedies. Start with Diphenhydramine cream or topical anesthetic "sticks". Better is prescription strength steroid cream. Some argue for topical raw (freshly sliced) onion!  works for bee-stings too. For truly "all over" bites, consider an oral steroid, but this is a prescription you must get from your doctor.

Question 9

hi i woke up with four bumps on the outside skin of my penis they feel like ant or mosquito bites idk what they can be i need help i am sexually activ?

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Different things: There are many causes of bumps on the penis.  They can be actual bug bites.  Scabies is also possible.  There are other disorders like lichen planus, urticaria, follicular eczema, psoriasis, or an allergic reaction or contact dermatitis.  Infections can include warts or molluscum.  Herpes can present with bumps, but they are small painful blisters.  Would recommend evaluation by a dermatologist.

Question 10

i have a bite on the back of my knee that has been there for a week. it has a small bump that looks like a mosquito bite but the skin is red around it?

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Likely infection: An insect bite that is red is likely infected which commonly happens because the skin now had an opening to the outside world.  This is called cellulitis. Antibiotic ointment on it twice a day and keeping it clean can help it heal, and seeing a doctor if it gets more painful, redder, or swollen.

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Bumps on skin that look like mosquito bites

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What might have caused unexpected bumps on my skin that look like mosquito bites?

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My little sister gets these bumps that go away quickly and look like mosquito bites, they are they same color as her skin, and they don't itch?

A member asked:

The past couple years i've gotten mosquito bite like bumps showing up in random places on my head. ruled out bed bugs. what could be causing this?

A member asked:

I've had a bump on my head for almost 2 months. it's like a mosquito bite, itchy, but if i let it go then it goes down and gets smaller. it itches, and is about the size of a dime, but completely disappears when left alone until messed with again. what co

A member asked:

I woke up this morning with a small bump on the back of my head, right side. the bump is about the size of a mosquito bite. (half a dime) very painful to the touch. hurts when i lay my head down. what could this be?

A member asked:

I have a few bumps on my head that hurt, mosquito bite sized. i had a fungus (forget medical name) on my back recently. what is it? treatment option?

A member asked:

I have a question for you. if i got a rash on my skin or little bumps and it itches what should i do because i think it's a mosquito bite and i don't ?

A member asked:

Whats the cure for mosquito bite bumps all over the skin itchy?

A member asked:

Hi i woke up with four bumps on the outside skin of my penis they feel like ant or mosquito bites idk what they can be i need help i am sexually activ?

A member asked:

I have a bite on the back of my knee that has been there for a week. it has a small bump that looks like a mosquito bite but the skin is red around it?

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