Question 1

is it normal for mosquito bites to look like bruises ?

Accepted Answer

That can occur.: I believe one reason that mosquito bites turn purple may be that the female mosquito deposits saliva that contains anticoagulants in the skin.

Question 2

how come my mosquito bites turn into bruises?

Accepted Answer

Anticoagulant: I believe one reason that mosquito bites turn purple / bruise may be that the female mosquito deposits saliva that contains anticoagulants in the skin.

Question 3

mosquito bites causing bruising, should i be alarmed?

Accepted Answer

That is acutally: Common. I believe one reason that mosquito bites bruise may be that the female mosquito deposits saliva that contains anticoagulants in the skin.

Question 4

waking up with what appears to be a bug bite but its not it starts off lookn like a mosquito bite gets red itchy goes away leavn bruise i need help?

Accepted Answer

Bed bugs? mosquito?: Ticks, mosquitoes, bed bugs, spiders, and wasps can leave bruises at the site of the bite. 
Bites which occur while you sleep and are itchy are likely to be bed bugs, mosquitoes or possibly spiders. Topical Hydrocortisone and avoidance of future insect bites are helpful. The bruising is caused by a chemical the bug uses while feeding. If problem persists see your doctor.

Question 5

i got a mosquito bite two days ago, and i scratched it a lot and now it looks like a bruise. it doesn't hurt, and it's not very itchy. should i worry?

Accepted Answer

Bite site: Probably no worry. Scratching may have ruptured tiny blood vessels and the "bruise" is blood extravasated into the surrounding tissue. As long as it does not get worse it should very slowly resolve.

Question 6

i have some type of bug bite that was itchy so i was assuming a mosquito bite but i was in the woods. the next day i noticed a circular/ring bruise around the bite and it looks like it's getting worse.

Accepted Answer

See doctor: If you live in an area known to have Lyme disease problem, best to consult your doctor to get treated for it just in case.

Question 7

if i have thrombocytopenic will i bruise if i get a mosquito bite?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: It is unusual to get a bruise from a mosquito bite even if the platelet count is quite low.  It all depends, however, on how low the platelet count and if you have taken anything else that might further inhibit platelet function such as Aspirin or other nsaids.  It also depends on if you are vigorously scratching the bite area since that can do much more to promote local bruising as well.

Question 8

recently every time i get a mosquito bite it swells and bruises larger than a quarter and lasts for more than a week. have i become allergic?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But this can usually be handle by topical steroid and antihistamine and does not require allergy shots. Allergy to mosquito venom is common but fatality is probably non-existent.

Question 9

can a mosquito bite cause a bruise? used rubbing alcohol for the itch and after work noticed round bruise discoloration around bite? never had before?

Accepted Answer

: This can happen from time to time, especially if the bite area is massaged or scratched due to itching. It isn't harmful and doesn't indicate any sort of serious health problem, unless part of a generalized increase in ease of bruising or bleeding.

Question 10

i mowed my lawn and have a ton of mosquito bites from it.the last few times i've had bites they turn into painful bruises. started when i started yoli?

Accepted Answer

Probably not Yoli: While you may have a reaction to a component of Yoli products, including skin rashes, it's unlikely to be related to Yoli unless you have bruises elsewhere, not associated with bites.  When you mow your lawn, use mosquito repellent and slacks, rather than shorts.

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Is it normal for mosquito bites to look like bruises ?

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How come my mosquito bites turn into bruises?

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Mosquito bites causing bruising, should i be alarmed?

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Waking up with what appears to be a bug bite but its not it starts off lookn like a mosquito bite gets red itchy goes away leavn bruise i need help?

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I got a mosquito bite two days ago, and i scratched it a lot and now it looks like a bruise. it doesn't hurt, and it's not very itchy. should i worry?

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I have some type of bug bite that was itchy so i was assuming a mosquito bite but i was in the woods. the next day i noticed a circular/ring bruise around the bite and it looks like it's getting worse.

A member asked:

If i have thrombocytopenic will i bruise if i get a mosquito bite?

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Recently every time i get a mosquito bite it swells and bruises larger than a quarter and lasts for more than a week. have i become allergic?

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Can a mosquito bite cause a bruise? used rubbing alcohol for the itch and after work noticed round bruise discoloration around bite? never had before?

A member asked:

I mowed my lawn and have a ton of mosquito bites from it.the last few times i've had bites they turn into painful bruises. started when i started yoli?

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