Question 1

will benedryl get rid of itchy mosquito like bumps?

Accepted Answer

Likely: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is an antihistamine.  It should help with what you ask.

Question 2

fever and fatigue, followed by itchy mosquito-like bumps on hands that spread? allergies?

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Fever: No. Fever is not a manifestations of allergies unless a complication arises.

Question 3

clotrimaderm 1% and diflucan (fluconazole) 150 mg prescribed to me for red itchy mosquito like bumps appearing on and off on my upper body mostly. fungal infection?

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Clotrimaderm/difluca: These are both antifungal agents. I have no way of knowing what you are being treated for, but you should certainly have been advised by the doctor who prescribed these. Give them a call and ask. Hope this helps.

Question 4

how to make it go away! itchy mosquito bite-like bumps on legs?

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Flea bites: On legs only-probably flea bites. Any dogs or cats?  Get them flea collars.  Buy some solarcaine spray and Hydrocortisone cream and the itching will be stopped.

Question 5

when i itch mosquito look-a-like bumps appear and disappear shortly after i stop. what is causing this? i'm only itchy when i get hot too. no rash.

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Physical urticaria: Many people's skin releases histamine after physical stimuli, such as heat or scratching.

If this is a continued problem for you, taking regular Claritin (loratadine) every day can help.

Question 6

mosquito (i think) bite swelled really large & hot to the touch. 1wk later swelling is down but area is now covered in small itchy/painful bumps. bad?

Accepted Answer

Skeeter syndrome: This is likely from an allergic reaction to mosquito saliva. The treatment is symptomatic-topical anesthetic or NSAID for pain and topical anti-itch agent for itching. If no cellulitis , antibiotic is not indicated.  The lesions will eventually subside.
www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mosquito.../con-20032350

Question 7

when feeling itchy from a mosquito bite means you were just bitten, or the bump reaction takes 2-14 days to appear? can't tell when i'm getting bit

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Usually just bitten: A person can notice a mosquito bite right away, or within a few minutes. If she is asleep, it may take longer to notice. If bitten while sleeping, she should notice the bite upon waking up. A new mosquito bite should be visibly growing in size on the skin surface during the first couple of hours.

Question 8

everytime i get bit by a mosquito it leaves big hard itchy bumps on me and sometimes they hurt. could it be that i'm allergic to them?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Nearly everyone becomes allergic sooner or later to mosquito venom after a few bites. Try antihistamine. Some people get a huge reaction called Skeeter's syndrome which may require more intense treatment but neither is life-threatening.

Question 9

i have these bumps that i thought were mosquito bites but have now gotten infected and are itchy and spreading. what do you think this could be?

Accepted Answer

Often this can be a: superinfection so i would get in to see your doctor or dermatologist for culture and treatment

Question 10

i have a rash on my right breast. it is very itchy and red.first it felt like a mosquito bite but now the bump is no longer there its flat and the redness calms down after i apply anti itch cream any idea what it could be i read online cancer scared

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Breast rash:  Would also consider funga/bacterial infection. Try bacitracin in AM monostat in PM. , Rarely it can can a type of  cancer Pagets disease of breast.Would  follow up with dermatology for biopsy. Note this disease is usually in women over 50 so it is very unlikely in a 25 year old but you don't want to  miss anything. F/U with  dermatology

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Will benedryl get rid of itchy mosquito like bumps?

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Fever and fatigue, followed by itchy mosquito-like bumps on hands that spread? allergies?

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Clotrimaderm 1% and diflucan (fluconazole) 150 mg prescribed to me for red itchy mosquito like bumps appearing on and off on my upper body mostly. fungal infection?

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How to make it go away! itchy mosquito bite-like bumps on legs?

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When i itch mosquito look-a-like bumps appear and disappear shortly after i stop. what is causing this? i'm only itchy when i get hot too. no rash.

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Mosquito (i think) bite swelled really large & hot to the touch. 1wk later swelling is down but area is now covered in small itchy/painful bumps. bad?

A member asked:

When feeling itchy from a mosquito bite means you were just bitten, or the bump reaction takes 2-14 days to appear? can't tell when i'm getting bit

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Everytime i get bit by a mosquito it leaves big hard itchy bumps on me and sometimes they hurt. could it be that i'm allergic to them?

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I have these bumps that i thought were mosquito bites but have now gotten infected and are itchy and spreading. what do you think this could be?

A member asked:

I have a rash on my right breast. it is very itchy and red.first it felt like a mosquito bite but now the bump is no longer there its flat and the redness calms down after i apply anti itch cream any idea what it could be i read online cancer scared

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