Question 1

i had a few itchy, red, bug-bite looking bumps around my ankles and over the next few days, they spread to my arms. could they be mites? i was weeding

Accepted Answer

Yes: they could be mites.  you can try to expose the area to sunlight or apply borax to the bites

Question 2

i have red itchy spots on both feet and found 3 on my wrist as well. a lady at work said she dot bitten by mites and it looked the same but i'm unsure. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately it is: not possible to diagnose bites, bumps or rashes over the internet since we cannot see you. Make an appointment for evaluation by a health care provider as soon as possible.

Question 3

i am getting small red pimples on my back, neck and arms. it is not itchy but when i do get them, they sort off drain me out. i did an allergy test a few years ago and i am allergic to dust mites, could this be bites?

Accepted Answer

Maybe not: Check out your shampoo (which drains down your back &amp; shoulders). Shampoos with chemicals called parabins have bees associated with bacne in some people. Try a parabin free product &amp; this may disappear.

Question 4

how might oak mite redness/rash be treated? is it possible to treat adequately at home?

oak mite relief

Accepted Answer

Yes: In most cases keeping the sites clean &amp; applying an OTC cortisone cream will reduce itching. If the sites do not become infected, the problem will fade over time. An oral antihistamine can also help. A cool bath with an oatmeal powder sometimes help if bites are extensive. If any site seems to become swollen, drain or show other sign of infection a visit to the doc may be needed

Question 5

can bed mites cause a red rash on your lower legs?

Accepted Answer

No: If you are referring to house dust mites, they do not bite even though they are related to spiders.  The allergen is from their droppings.

Question 6

i have dry,flaky cheeks.and also i have pale skin sometimes i do have pimples.my skin gets irritated and red easily. can this be demodex mites ?

Accepted Answer

Unknown if cause: or coincidental. Studies have found that about 40% of people have the mites on their skin, and they are more frequently seen on people with psoriasis, rosacea and acne than healthy skin, but no studies to proven cause and effect or whether the increased sebum in those conditions is conducive to growth.  Permethrin or 5% tea tree oil may improve the inflammation if used for several weeks.

Question 7

i had hives in august, they healed but my skin is itchy off and on. now i have red itchy bumps in lines of 2 or 3 on my arm. mites? husband is fine.

Accepted Answer

Dermatitis: Sounds like you have more histamine left in your skin. Were the hives caused by an insect bite or a plant like poison ivy or something ingested? How were the hives treated? Most often the itching stays for a while after the hives are gone. If using an OTC cortisone cream does not help see your doc.

Question 8

staying motel 3 wks dueto house fire. have red bumps, am itchy and feel movement near them. know for sure not bed bugs was told could be mite. no ins?

Accepted Answer

Bites: Probably these are bites from either scabies, bed bugs or fleas. Scabies is treated with Permethrin cream which needs a doctor's prescription. Consult a doctor.

Question 9

bumps/lumps/rough pastules on cheeks with red/sensitive skin. which type of demodex mite is causing it? how will my derm test for it? will test scar?

Accepted Answer

Just treat: Even though rosacea is considered by some to be related to Demodex, it is usually treated by topical or at times oral medications.  This is usually a clinical diagnosis and biopsy or surgery is not indicated

Question 10

medium bumps on lower calves/ankles start hard red then itch later;fades to dark/scars;what are they?; no bedbugs, mites, etc. i eat healthy, exercise

Accepted Answer

Insect bites: obviously these are possible bites due to insects that jump and not fly so they can only go upto your knees
like fleas.orout door isects if you walk in the grass
try wearing clothes that cover you legs and see if you still get them
using a good insect repellant might help

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I had a few itchy, red, bug-bite looking bumps around my ankles and over the next few days, they spread to my arms. could they be mites? i was weeding

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I have red itchy spots on both feet and found 3 on my wrist as well. a lady at work said she dot bitten by mites and it looked the same but i'm unsure. what could it be?

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I am getting small red pimples on my back, neck and arms. it is not itchy but when i do get them, they sort off drain me out. i did an allergy test a few years ago and i am allergic to dust mites, could this be bites?

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How might oak mite redness/rash be treated? is it possible to treat adequately at home? oak mite relief

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Can bed mites cause a red rash on your lower legs?

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I have dry,flaky cheeks.and also i have pale skin sometimes i do have pimples.my skin gets irritated and red easily. can this be demodex mites ?

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I had hives in august, they healed but my skin is itchy off and on. now i have red itchy bumps in lines of 2 or 3 on my arm. mites? husband is fine.

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Staying motel 3 wks dueto house fire. have red bumps, am itchy and feel movement near them. know for sure not bed bugs was told could be mite. no ins?

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Bumps/lumps/rough pastules on cheeks with red/sensitive skin. which type of demodex mite is causing it? how will my derm test for it? will test scar?

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Medium bumps on lower calves/ankles start hard red then itch later;fades to dark/scars;what are they?; no bedbugs, mites, etc. i eat healthy, exercise

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