Question 1

i have an insect bite that looks like a bruise with a red dot in the middle.  should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Watch: Watch it for signs of infection with increasing redness and swelling. Watch it for worsening skin darkening or skin ulceration, which can be a sign of a brown recluse spider bite. Do you know what bit you? Depending on where you live, lime disease or other transmitted disease could occur. Most of the time these resolve in a few days. See your doctor if you develop an illness or other concern.

Question 2

can an insect bite cause a bruise? its a flesh coloured circle with what looks like a puncture mark surrounded by bruise my pharmacist says no? im now worried its a bruise with no trauma so leukaemia? no other symptoms apart from aching muscles i?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. Insect bites  can result in a bruise, however, it would more important to rule out tick bite that may transmit Lyme disease. It would be prudent to see a doctor. 
Wish you good health!

Question 3

i've a rash that looks like insect bites (around 70) mainly on my torso (both sides). feels like bruises, very tender, aching under them. any ideas?!

Accepted Answer

Dermatologist: That would be a huge amount of insect bites and you would have noticed them long before 70 occurred. Tenderness and aching are also unusual features. I recommend a consultation with a dermatologist for proper diagnosis and treatment. A viral illness like pityriasis rosea could be present.

Question 4

i have a group of what looks like insect-bites surrounded by bruises on the back of my leg. i dont know how i got it, how to treat it and whether i should visit a doctor?

Accepted Answer

See below : Hi there,
I recommend you pay a visit to your family doctor, this will help you set your mind at ease and will tell us what it is.

Question 5

our 2 year hold had vaccinations 10 days ago. the are of injecting is now red and very tender. almost looks like a insect bite. is this normal? this was for chickenpox.

Accepted Answer

More than usual: Any reaction to a typical vaccine more than a week out is unusual. His pediatrician can examine the shot site to see what might be the problem. There might be an infection at the shot site.

Question 6

can insect bites leave a bruised bump?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Certain insects, when they sting or bite, actually inject an anticoagulant material into the area so the blood flows to them more easily. This can lead to leaving a bruise in the area after the bite/sting. Best thing is cold compress or even ice pack initially, then after a few days switch to warm packs to help bruise resolve.

Question 7

bruise 1 inch below insect bite, what is this?

Accepted Answer

Likely nothing: The insect bit you hard enough to puncture a few superficial capillaries (small blood vessels) which leaked into the skin and produced a bruise!

Question 8

treatment for insect bites with bruising?

Accepted Answer

Bruising Insect Bite: There are a number of types of insects that cause bruising through bites such as spiders, bed bugs, ticks and mosquitoes as well as stings from wasps, bees or scorpions. Treatment can be topical cortisone for itching and redness and bio oil for bruises.

Question 9

is there an insect bite that causes bruising?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Certain insects, when they sting or bite, actually inject an anticoagulant material into the area so the blood flows to them more easily. This can lead to leaving a bruise in the area after the bite/sting. Best thing is cold compress or even ice pack initially, then after a few days switch to warm packs to help bruise resolve.

Question 10

what do i do about an insect bite that caused bruising?

Accepted Answer

Not a big deal: If you are sure it's a bite and it's painless then i would not worry.

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Can an insect bite cause a bruise? its a flesh coloured circle with what looks like a puncture mark surrounded by bruise my pharmacist says no? im now worried its a bruise with no trauma so leukaemia? no other symptoms apart from aching muscles i?

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I've a rash that looks like insect bites (around 70) mainly on my torso (both sides). feels like bruises, very tender, aching under them. any ideas?!

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I have a group of what looks like insect-bites surrounded by bruises on the back of my leg. i dont know how i got it, how to treat it and whether i should visit a doctor?

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Our 2 year hold had vaccinations 10 days ago. the are of injecting is now red and very tender. almost looks like a insect bite. is this normal? this was for chickenpox.

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