Question 1

i have some red spots, like rash, on legs, butt and back. there distant one from other and they are itchy. could they be an allergic reaction (it doesn't look like hives) or is it an insect bite? would an antihistamine help?

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Doctor can examine: Antihistamines block the chemical histamine and thus decrease itchiness and decrease allergies. Red spots are hard to describe or diagnose in words, and can be from many causes such as:  viral infections, other infections, medication causes, strep throat, hot-tub rashes, heat rashes, reactions to creams or lotions, allergic reactions to various things (including foods), internal disorders, etc...

Question 2

are there treatment guidelines for allergic reaction to insect bites?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depending upon what insect is responsible. If this is from a bee sting reaction, then there are potential treatments available. Speak with a physician to understand what the reaction was and the best treatment options.

Question 3

i need a straight answer. what is allergic reaction to insect bites?

Accepted Answer

What it says.: If you get stung or bitten by an insect, and you are allergic to the insect's venom or saliva, you develop an allergic reaction to the sting or bite. Usually it's just itching, redness, and swelling around the bite, but in rare cases it can evolve into anaphylactic shock which is life-threatening. Antihistamines may help mild cases, but if you have trouble breathing or other symptoms see a doctor.

Question 4

what are the tests for allergic reaction to insect bites?

Accepted Answer

Skin test or blood: When you see an allergist, they will first take a detailed history of your symptoms from the bite..And the type of insect involved, if known...Depending on the insect,  a series of simple scratch tests can be done, or sometimes a blood testis done first. It depends on your reaction history.

Question 5

i went to the doctors over an itchy rash. dr thinks its insect bites or scabies, it hasnt cleared but is no longer itchy, what else could it be?

Accepted Answer

Still scabies: If you were treated forvscabies. The medicine can clear the infection but the inflammation will require several days for the skin to return to normal. During this phase a prescription topical steroid is useful. Also check for any other possible sources such as pets.

Question 6

my daughter is allergic to insect bites...age swells up and gets a rash that looks like ring worm....i dint know what to get to keep the bugs?

Accepted Answer

Insect Repellant: Considered safe for children of all ages and for pregnant women, biteblocker organic xtreme uses only plant-based ingredients, like soybean and geranium oils (formulas that use oil of lemon eucalyptus are also botanically derived, but aren't safe for kids younger than age 3). As with most natural insect repellents, protection time varies greatly among individuals -- anywhere from 90 minutes up.

Question 7

can cetaphil help in preventing dark scar marks from occurring from insect bites and other skin rashes?

Accepted Answer

Won't prevent scar: But it will soften the area and help make it less noticeable.  Normal insect bites shouldn't scar unless scratched open if this is a problem too try putting some Benadryl (diphenhydramine) cream on and covering with band aid.  If you are dark pigmented and have dark scars try fade cream but don't use it close to your eyes.

Question 8

on holiday in turkey and my leg is developing burn like rashes that were originally insect bites. they are not itchy or painful to touch, just ugly.

Accepted Answer

OK,...: Tough to know what this exactly without an exam.  Sounds like a progression of the healing process, and hopefully you will not acquire scars form the bites moving forward.  Try no to itch them or pick at them as that wold increase risk of infection and scarring.  See Dr. if you feel they are not improving.

Question 9

what do the rashes look like if someone has been infected with hiv? are they small red bumps that look like insect bites that itch?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Hiv is a viral infection. Some people get a rash from the virus itself, some get rashes from the medications used to treat it, and  some get rashes from other infections if the HIV is untreated. Like most viral infections, it can give pink dots all over which can run together.

Question 10

what sort of problem is an allergic reaction to insect bite?

Accepted Answer

Let  me help you?: Insect bites and stings can cause an immediate skin reaction. The bite from fire ants and the sting from bees, wasps, and hornets are usually painful. Bites caused by mosquitoes, fleas, and mites are more likely to cause itching than pain.

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I have some red spots, like rash, on legs, butt and back. there distant one from other and they are itchy. could they be an allergic reaction (it doesn't look like hives) or is it an insect bite? would an antihistamine help?

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Are there treatment guidelines for allergic reaction to insect bites?

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I need a straight answer. what is allergic reaction to insect bites?

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What are the tests for allergic reaction to insect bites?

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I went to the doctors over an itchy rash. dr thinks its insect bites or scabies, it hasnt cleared but is no longer itchy, what else could it be?

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My daughter is allergic to insect bites...age swells up and gets a rash that looks like ring worm....i dint know what to get to keep the bugs?

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Can cetaphil help in preventing dark scar marks from occurring from insect bites and other skin rashes?

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On holiday in turkey and my leg is developing burn like rashes that were originally insect bites. they are not itchy or painful to touch, just ugly.

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What do the rashes look like if someone has been infected with hiv? are they small red bumps that look like insect bites that itch?

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What sort of problem is an allergic reaction to insect bite?

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