Question 1

is it normal that my deer fly bite is still itchy and raised (with a dark middle) two months after the bite?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Signs of a deer fly bite can last quite a long time.They can also wax and wane for a period of time. If the area becomes painful, hot or increasing size it needs to be evaluated as deer flies are know hosts for tularemia - a disease that would require antibiotics.

Question 2

green head fly bite area is getting larger over the last 2 hours and is red hot and itchy.  when should i be concerned and request treatment ?

Accepted Answer

Deer fly: That sounds like a deer fly bite -which can be painful. They can cause allergic reactions - and depending on your history of allergy you may need to be exceptionally  careful. If it's not getting better, then you need to get evaluated. Warning signs would be feeling lightheaded, breathing problems, the development of hives, nausea/vomiting, rapid heart rate etc. Try some ice and maybe Benadryl (diphenhydramine) now

Question 3

why do i always get these round,pea to marble size,extremely itchy sores from deer fly bites? thank you?

Accepted Answer

: Because you are allergic to its saliva each time the female fly bites you. You need to protect yourselves from their bites by wearing light-colored, long sleeved shirts, pants and hats and using repellent.

Question 4

i was bitten by a deer fly yesterday and by arm swelled to almost twice it's normal size. today is full of fluid from wrist to elbow. normal?

Accepted Answer

An unusually sever-: -reaction to the bite. Swelling and edema in an extremity are common with deer fly bites.

Question 5

can black fly and/or deer fly bites cause flu like, severe body aches as an allergic reaction??

Accepted Answer

Ixodes scapularis: Of concerned with Deer ticks is Lyme Disease.  Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks. Typical symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans (

Question 6

a deer fly or yellow fly bit me near my elbow 24 hours ago. it is very swollen, hot and hard. the redness did go down a bit. a skin thermometer is telling me that the bite is 99.1 and on my other arm it says 97.6. is that ok? i took 10mg cetrizine?

Accepted Answer

: A deer fly or yellow fly bite can cause all the five signs of inflamation swelling, redness, and discomfort, elevated temperature and loss of function. It is important to monitor the symptoms and seek medical attention if they worsen. The anti histamine cetizine may relieve the discomfort and itching.

Question 7

got bit by deer fly on head 5 days ago , now i have a head ache my eye is swollen and tender;  allergic reaction?

Accepted Answer

See MD: Please see your MD. Infection versus reaction. You may need steroids/Benadryl and or antibiotics. You definitely need a full history and physical to ensure your safety.

Question 8

the deer tick bite site is itching and inflamed again 2 months after a 30-day antibiotic treatment.  is this cause for concern?

Accepted Answer

Get it checked: If this is truly the same site as the original, you should get it checked out. Best to revisit the same doctor involved with your first treatment for comparison sake.

Question 9

what is the treatment for fly bites. how long do they take to go and stop itching?

Accepted Answer

Fly bites: Which type of fly are you referring to.  Are you sure the bites are from a fly? Please give more infrormation so we can be of help.

Question 10

what is the treatment for infected insect bite?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotic: If the insect bite is infected, it will usually require either oral or topical antibiotic, in addition to topical steroid cream to treat the inflammation of the insect bite.

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A member asked:

Is it normal that my deer fly bite is still itchy and raised (with a dark middle) two months after the bite?

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Green head fly bite area is getting larger over the last 2 hours and is red hot and itchy. when should i be concerned and request treatment ?

A member asked:

Why do i always get these round,pea to marble size,extremely itchy sores from deer fly bites? thank you?

A member asked:

I was bitten by a deer fly yesterday and by arm swelled to almost twice it's normal size. today is full of fluid from wrist to elbow. normal?

A member asked:

Can black fly and/or deer fly bites cause flu like, severe body aches as an allergic reaction??

A member asked:

A deer fly or yellow fly bit me near my elbow 24 hours ago. it is very swollen, hot and hard. the redness did go down a bit. a skin thermometer is telling me that the bite is 99.1 and on my other arm it says 97.6. is that ok? i took 10mg cetrizine?

A member asked:

Got bit by deer fly on head 5 days ago , now i have a head ache my eye is swollen and tender; allergic reaction?

A member asked:

The deer tick bite site is itching and inflamed again 2 months after a 30-day antibiotic treatment. is this cause for concern?

A member asked:

What is the treatment for fly bites. how long do they take to go and stop itching?

A member asked:

What is the treatment for infected insect bite?

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