Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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.

Question 6

bruising when i scratch around an insect bite, what's wrong?

Accepted Answer

Insect bite bruise: Insects often inject a tiny little bit of anti-coagulant 'venom' into the area when they bite you so it is easier for them to suck your blood. This causes a tiny little bruising right in the area as the blood doesn't clot back up as easily, and thus the brusie with scratching. Nothing to worry about.

Question 7

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 8

i have scratched an insect bite a lot and hard and created a big bruise around it and still itcheswhat should i do?

Accepted Answer

: Just stop scratching and let it heal. If it continues to itch, an ice pack may help ease the discomfort.

Question 9

what insect bite causes tissue to bruise and blister?

Accepted Answer

Many: I would see your doctor to confirm the insect bite and treat accordingly.

Question 10

lump and bruise on knee, is this an insect bite?

Accepted Answer

Could be: Look for an entry point in your skin for the possibility of this being an insect bite. If no punctae site-may be a mild traumatic injury that you don't recall. Either way-things should improve over 1-2 weeks. If any pain/tenderness/redness continues to evolve-see doctor.

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