Question 1

why is this clear liquid still coming out of my bug bite?

Accepted Answer

Serous fluid: This drainage is probably serous fluid; it's usually not a worry and often occurs after intensive scratching. During sleep people will often scratch itchy bites without recollection of having done so. I am prone to do this to bites on my ankles with my toenail. If excessive redness or pus (milky fluid) occurs, see your doctor. Cortisone cream helps with itching. Bandaging at night can help too.

Question 2

what's the clear liquid stuff that comes from a bug bite?

Accepted Answer

Serous fluid: This drainage is probably serous fluid; it's usually not a worry and often occurs after intensive scratching. During sleep people will often scratch itchy bites without recollection of having done so. I am prone to do this to bites on my ankles with my toenail. If excessive redness or pus (milky fluid) occurs, see your doctor. Cortisone cream helps with itching. Bandaging at night can help too.

Question 3

what kind of bug bite is hard, swelling, itches and oozes clear liquid?

Accepted Answer

Rash: People often want to assume it is a bug bite when that is not always the case. A rash is best evaluated in person by a doctor who can truly determine if a biopsy or specific treatment is needed. Many insect bites/stings can lead to the reaction you describe but it would be best to have your doctor look at it.

Question 4

i have a bump on my shoulder that keeps leaking a clear liquid non stop i don't know if its a bug bite it has a weird shape to it what is it ?

Accepted Answer

Clear Fluid Bumps: Watery bumps on the skin can be caused by a variety of factors. Various skin conditions can cause such symptoms, as can skin irritation, allergies, viral infections or bacterial infections and blistering diseases. Successful treatment of watery bumps on the skin depends on the cause. See your local dermatologist.

Question 5

i have a bug bite in my belly button and it really itchy and is oozing clear liquid what kind of bug bit me?

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BELLY BUTTON BITE: SORRY, I CANNOT TELL YOU WHICH BUG BIT YOU.
WHEN DID IT HAPPEN?
SEE YOUR REGULAR DOCTOR OR A DERMATOLOGIST IF IT PERSISTS.
BEST LUCK

Question 6

bug bite that was very itchy. scabbed over when i itched it, now i have several more pimple like itchy bumps. clear liquid when popped. profile picture

Accepted Answer

Allergy: It's possible that the serum in the original bite contained material that caused additional allergic reactions in the surrounding skin. Have you applied cortisone type cream to the rash? Taking an antihistamine like benadryl(may cause drowsiness) will also help the reaction and the itch. If redness and burning appear you may be developing cellulitis which requires antibiotic medication and cream.

Question 7

i have a bed bug bite right on the bottom of the foot it itches really bad it's swollen and clear liquid is coming out should i be worried ?

Accepted Answer

Bug bite: It sounds like a localized allergic reaction. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) tablets (not just benadryl (diphenhydramine) cream), ice application and topical hydrocortisone cream are a good start. If still swollen, then a prescription for an oral steroid like prednisone can calm down the reaction.

Question 8

i have swelling around a bug bite. i don't know what bit me but it's swollen, warm to touch, oozing clear liquid, red and itchy. there's two bites close to each other but one is a lot more swollen and red. happened a day ago.should i go to hospital?

Accepted Answer

No: This sounds like an allergic reaction to a bug bite.  Try oral benadryl.  If it does not improve, or if redness worsens or becomes streaky or tender, it is important to go see a doctor for further evaluation

Question 9

i woke up with huge red very itchy bumps on my feet. they are also hard, painful, blistered, clear liquid coming out and turned purple. bug bites?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: This may be from a spider bite which often gets infected. Need to contact doctor to find out if you may have a different condition or need treatment with an antibiotic.  On rare occasions, the lesion needs be drained and the diseased tissue surgically removed.  Don't wait.

Question 10

what kind of insect bite has a hard white middle? clear liquid can be squeezed out

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Ant bites: Most ant bites cause a white bump in the middle. It is best not to squeeze these or poke at them. If they are itchy, using an anti-itch medicine such as caladryl clear may help. Keep them clean and avoid scratching. Call your doctor if redness spreads or there is pus drainage in the area.

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Why is this clear liquid still coming out of my bug bite?

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What's the clear liquid stuff that comes from a bug bite?

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What kind of bug bite is hard, swelling, itches and oozes clear liquid?

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I have a bump on my shoulder that keeps leaking a clear liquid non stop i don't know if its a bug bite it has a weird shape to it what is it ?

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I have a bug bite in my belly button and it really itchy and is oozing clear liquid what kind of bug bit me?

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Bug bite that was very itchy. scabbed over when i itched it, now i have several more pimple like itchy bumps. clear liquid when popped. profile picture

A member asked:

I have a bed bug bite right on the bottom of the foot it itches really bad it's swollen and clear liquid is coming out should i be worried ?

A member asked:

I have swelling around a bug bite. i don't know what bit me but it's swollen, warm to touch, oozing clear liquid, red and itchy. there's two bites close to each other but one is a lot more swollen and red. happened a day ago.should i go to hospital?

A member asked:

I woke up with huge red very itchy bumps on my feet. they are also hard, painful, blistered, clear liquid coming out and turned purple. bug bites?

A member asked:

What kind of insect bite has a hard white middle? clear liquid can be squeezed out

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