Question 1

my 1yo has bumps around her joints at times like bug bites, on covered/un areas..they don't bother her & go away w/benadryl. what is this?

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Difficult to say...: Rashes are undeniably one of the most difficult diagnoses without some visual input. Bumps near joints that go away with Benadryl (diphenhydramine) does not sound serious, bur certainly seems bothersome. Best idea is to take your 1 y/o to the pediatrician, or at least snap a photo on your phone to ask your pediatrician on the next office visit. Is there a dog or kitten in the house?

Question 2

painful bumps on lower legs that i thought were bug bites but haven't gone away and still hurt. experiencing joint pain as well. what could it be?

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Fancy Term For Pain: Based on the info you've given, and assuming those"bumps"are reddish and mainly on the front of your shins, t may be what's called"erythema nodosum"which MAY be a marker for a bunch of other things -or- nothing,in which case it'll disappear in a few weeks,but if it doesn't see a doctor.Try Motrin.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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.

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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 5

i got an allergic reaction to bug bites and now they are turning dark purple. is it going to go away or am i stuck with the dark purple marks. or is t?

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Skin color change: the change to dark purple likely corresponds to the beginning of resolution of the rash.  it may be a slow process for it to return to normal in cases of chronic allergen/irritant exposure.  The process only starts once the trigger is removed.

Question 6

my my little brother got bit by something he has a couple little bites probably like six or seven of them in a little group and he doesn't say their mosquito itches there just burning more like  but they do look like bug bites , what could it be ?

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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 infected.

Question 7

i'm not sure if your the right dr to ask, but i have these bite that i thought were bug bites but some developed a clear blister on top. when one goes away another one comes. they itch and pop easily but they don't appear to be spreading. it's only on top

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Need more info: You have come to the right place. Unfortunately rashes are difficult if impossible to diagnose without seeing. It is not clear where these are either. This type of rash can be many things. I suggest setting up a consult with one of HealthTap doctors where you can discuss it in more detail and upload photos.

Question 8

why are my gf and i getting bug bites but don't find any bugs?

Accepted Answer

BUG BITES: How do you know they are bug bites? If they itch over-the-counter Hydrocortisone might work. If both of you have it, and if the itching is severe, it might be a condition called scabies. See a dermatologist as soon as possible.

Question 9

i keep getting tiny bug bites on my fingers, but i can't see the bugs?

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That the way it is: If you see them you kill them, so they do at night or so you do not feel it. (clever bugs).

Question 10

i've been getting small bug bites that are red but don't itch, hurt, create a bump & go away the next day. could they be by fleas or seasonal bugs?

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Unlikely: Bug bites often cause itching. You should get your doctor to look at the rash.

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My 1yo has bumps around her joints at times like bug bites, on covered/un areas..they don't bother her & go away w/benadryl. what is this?

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Painful bumps on lower legs that i thought were bug bites but haven't gone away and still hurt. experiencing joint pain as well. what could it be?

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

A member asked:

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.

A member asked:

I got an allergic reaction to bug bites and now they are turning dark purple. is it going to go away or am i stuck with the dark purple marks. or is t?

A member asked:

My my little brother got bit by something he has a couple little bites probably like six or seven of them in a little group and he doesn't say their mosquito itches there just burning more like but they do look like bug bites , what could it be ?

A member asked:

I'm not sure if your the right dr to ask, but i have these bite that i thought were bug bites but some developed a clear blister on top. when one goes away another one comes. they itch and pop easily but they don't appear to be spreading. it's only on top

A member asked:

Why are my gf and i getting bug bites but don't find any bugs?

A member asked:

I keep getting tiny bug bites on my fingers, but i can't see the bugs?

A member asked:

I've been getting small bug bites that are red but don't itch, hurt, create a bump & go away the next day. could they be by fleas or seasonal bugs?

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