Question 1

i have an insect bite with a white center and red ring what is it?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: What you describe may represent the bite of any number of insects, though most likely is a fire ant.

Question 2

insect bite that started out as a red dot that 48 hours later is a red ring with a white non pustule center. ?

Accepted Answer

Insect bite: This has the characteristics of a target lesion which may mean lymes disease.  Im not sure what part of the country you live in or what you were bitten by, but you need to be seen to have this evaluated and possibly be put on antibiotics.

Question 3

i just noticed what looks like an insect bite on my face. a small dot, a white patch surrounding it then a big red ring around it. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Worrisome: Sounds by your description like a "target" rash - have you been in the woods? I would worry about Lyme Disease (tick borne). If so, the rash won't last long  -  it should be seen tomorrow.

Question 4

possible insect bite that appeared w/red ring around it yesterday. the ring is not raised. pain at site on right shoulder & tingling today. help?

Accepted Answer

Needs evaluation: I think it would be very important for a medical professional to look at this to help determine 'what' it is... Sometimes an insect bite can become secondarily infected - so this redness needs to be properly evaluated. Could this bug bite have been from a tick? There are certain tick borne diseases as well that one needs to be on the look out for. An Infectious Diseases doc is specialized for that

Question 5

i woke up with a white bump on my ankle with a red ring and a burning sensation around it. could it be an insect bite?

Accepted Answer

Yes it could be : Depending what insect it was there’s always a danger of developing a cellulitis which would need aggressive treatment to limit tissue damage. You need to have it evaluated properly and appropriate treatment prescribed asap

Question 6

insect bite;does not itch;day 1:quarter to half dollar bright red circle;day 2:bigger; day 7 redness is nickel sized and less bright. how much longer?

Accepted Answer

Couple days: If your bite looks like a target (like the picture), please see a doctor right away to get treated for Lyme disease.  In general, insect bites last a week or two and get better without any treatment.

Question 7

warm compresses for insect bite redness?

Accepted Answer

Insect bite: Cold compress will be preferable.

Question 8

what insect bite that led to swelling, redness and joint pain?

Accepted Answer

See details: Numerous insects can cause some degree of these symptoms, especially tick bites and spider bites.

Question 9

i have a redness on my arm that is itchy &hot& turned abit hard.
i thought its from some insect bite but now that is hard im worried.
wat should i do?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation: Because of the persistence of this lesion and now it's getting hard I would highly recommend that you see skin doctor to evaluate it. He could be something as simple as the plugged sebaceous cyst to a foreign body or even and embedded parasite. A proper evaluation and possible biopsy needs to be done

Question 10

hi dr. lastnight i had a video consult with dr. dattel and he prescribed elicon for what appears to be insect bites on both breasts. i have not filled script yet. this morning i woke up with redness extending a bit from the left aerola. i am concerned abo

Accepted Answer

HOLD ON: do not use the Elicon yet..it contains a steroid which might not be useful if what you are decribing is an INFECTION ..Try some moist warm packs to the area and if the redness spreads you need to have a real (not virtual) exam and treatment by your PCP or GYN!

Hope this helps!
DR Z
BTW a local antibiotic cream/ointment might be useful in between soaks (Soak every TWO HRS)

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Insect bite with red ring

A member asked:

I have an insect bite with a white center and red ring what is it?

A member asked:

Insect bite that started out as a red dot that 48 hours later is a red ring with a white non pustule center. ?

A member asked:

I just noticed what looks like an insect bite on my face. a small dot, a white patch surrounding it then a big red ring around it. what is it?

A member asked:

Possible insect bite that appeared w/red ring around it yesterday. the ring is not raised. pain at site on right shoulder & tingling today. help?

A member asked:

I woke up with a white bump on my ankle with a red ring and a burning sensation around it. could it be an insect bite?

A member asked:

Insect bite;does not itch;day 1:quarter to half dollar bright red circle;day 2:bigger; day 7 redness is nickel sized and less bright. how much longer?

A member asked:

Warm compresses for insect bite redness?

A member asked:

What insect bite that led to swelling, redness and joint pain?

A member asked:

I have a redness on my arm that is itchy &hot& turned abit hard. i thought its from some insect bite but now that is hard im worried. wat should i do?

A member asked:

Hi dr. lastnight i had a video consult with dr. dattel and he prescribed elicon for what appears to be insect bites on both breasts. i have not filled script yet. this morning i woke up with redness extending a bit from the left aerola. i am concerned abo

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?