Question 1

i have been getting bumps that look like mosquito bites but they are not i have tried everything to see if i'm allergic to something help please?

Accepted Answer

Hives: This could be hives.  I would try antihistamines for the problem.

Question 2

what are red bumps that look like mosquito bites, when no mosq are around?

Accepted Answer

Hives: Hives look much like a mosquito bite and are itchy.

Question 3

i have red itchy bumps that look like mosquito bites. take weeks to go away and new ones appear daily. some have red lines coming out. kids have too!

Accepted Answer

Whole family?: If your entire family is having similar problem, I will consider scabies as a potential cause. Consult your doctor.

Question 4

my baby has bumps that look like mosquito bites at first then turns into a bump with a white centre, similar to a pimple after about a day or two. what can this be?

Accepted Answer

Reaction: From your description,  she may have an infection or a reaction to insect bites. An evaluation is advised

Question 5

ive been breaking out in bumps that look like mosquito bites, they're not bug bites. is it possible i am having a allergic reaction to something? it

Accepted Answer

Usually mean allergy: Bug-bite-like spots can be from causes such as: bug bites (of course), hives, viral infections, medication causes, hot-tub rashes, heat rashes, reactions to lotions, allergic reactions to various things (including foods), internal disorders (such as kidney disease, auto-immune disease), etc...  Hives are usually due to allergy. Doctor can examine a rash that persists or is worrisome in appearance.

Question 6

itchy bumps that look like mosquito bites all over legs, new ones pop up. it's not a mosquito bite because there is no bug on me.

Accepted Answer

Dermatitis: Most likely a contact dermatitis from something that was in contact with your legs or possibly a lotion that was put on your legs. See a health provider if it worsens or persists.

Question 7

itchy bumps that look like mosquito bites all over legs, new ones pop up everyday, started 2 days ago. my partner does not have any. allergies?

Accepted Answer

Itchy bumps: It is likely an allergic reaction to something in the environment. Try to track down what may be causing this. You may try some over the counter antihistamine like Allegra and Benadryl (diphenhydramine) at night if it bothers you at night. You should see your primary care physician for an evaluation.

Question 8

itchy bumps that look like mosquito bites on ankles, chest, neck and arms?

Accepted Answer

Could be rash: from an insect bite or allergic  reaction  to something in the environment or food/ medicine.   I suggest a video-consult with the Healthtap doctor on duty. You may want to take a high resolution photo of the rash.  Get well.

Question 9

i have something rash like in my bum crack.
there are red bumps that look like mosquito bites, several together. they are extremely itchy and quite painful.
what can i apply to get rid of this, or should i see a dr?

Accepted Answer

Rash : There are several things that this can be and needs to be seen to evaluate it. My experience is that is a common location for a herpes rash.

Question 10

i have a red, raised, round bump on my arm. started off as red raised bump that looked like mosquito bite, but has changed to look blistery. it had a pit in the middle of it. now the outside is red, but the middle is pus colored. not itchy or painful?

Accepted Answer

: Obtain a referral to t dermatologist, as exposed areas of skin can develop early skin cancers.

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Bumps that look like mosquito bites

A member asked:

I have been getting bumps that look like mosquito bites but they are not i have tried everything to see if i'm allergic to something help please?

A member asked:

What are red bumps that look like mosquito bites, when no mosq are around?

A member asked:

I have red itchy bumps that look like mosquito bites. take weeks to go away and new ones appear daily. some have red lines coming out. kids have too!

A member asked:

My baby has bumps that look like mosquito bites at first then turns into a bump with a white centre, similar to a pimple after about a day or two. what can this be?

A member asked:

Ive been breaking out in bumps that look like mosquito bites, they're not bug bites. is it possible i am having a allergic reaction to something? it

A member asked:

Itchy bumps that look like mosquito bites all over legs, new ones pop up. it's not a mosquito bite because there is no bug on me.

A member asked:

Itchy bumps that look like mosquito bites all over legs, new ones pop up everyday, started 2 days ago. my partner does not have any. allergies?

A member asked:

Itchy bumps that look like mosquito bites on ankles, chest, neck and arms?

A member asked:

I have something rash like in my bum crack. there are red bumps that look like mosquito bites, several together. they are extremely itchy and quite painful. what can i apply to get rid of this, or should i see a dr?

A member asked:

I have a red, raised, round bump on my arm. started off as red raised bump that looked like mosquito bite, but has changed to look blistery. it had a pit in the middle of it. now the outside is red, but the middle is pus colored. not itchy or painful?

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