Question 1

what do dust mite bites look like?

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Dust mites: Although dust mites eat remnant of human skin they do not eat humans and do not consequently leave marks. Are you thinking bed bugs which leave blood red spots on skin and frequently blood spots on sheets.

Question 2

how should i treat dust mite bites?

Accepted Answer

They don't: House dust mites, although related to the spider, do not bite.  If something is biting you, look for bed bugs or fleas.  The usual treatment is application of a cortisone cream, a prescription one if necessary.

Question 3

what does mite bites look like?

Accepted Answer

Body mites: Mites, or scabies, are microscopic organisms that get under the skin. They cause small raised bumps mostly in the skin folds of the arms and legs and aroung the waist. They often show up on the hands between the fingers. They are itchy and may be worse at night. There really is not any good treatment otc. Should get seen by a doctor to know for sure. Many skin conditions can look similar.

Question 4

first diagnosed as oak mite bites now diagnosed as fungal infection. took pill 2 days ago. how long after taking fluconazole will it start going away?

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Explanation : Depending of severity of condition. About 1-2 weeks, if no more contact with source of infection.

Question 5

i developed allergy to milk, tomatoes,yeast, house dust,house dust mites,paper dust,cockroach dust at the age of 16. can they be outgrown?

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Unlikely: You can be desensitized, but outgrowing allergies is not likely to happen.

Question 6

any recommendations for my insect bites?

Accepted Answer

Different: Common over the counter treatments for insect bites include ice application, washing the area thoroughly (and trying to avoid scratching) to prevent infection and Hydrocortisone cream or calamine lotion. Sronger steroid creams may be prescribed, along with other treatments.

Question 7

could all insect bites have heads?

Accepted Answer

Not all: You don't always see a "head" with all insect bites, but usually you'll see something (small bump, punctate lesion, etc) in the middle of the area of redness or inflammation.

Question 8

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 9

does heat rash look like insect bites?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: Heat rash is a much finer tiny dots rash than most insect bites are. Also, tends to be more of a confluent rash that involves an entire area, whereas insect bites are more distinct lesions without as much of the reddish background one sees with a heat rash.

Question 10

what is the best treatment for wood mites bites?

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Trombiculidae: Itching can be helped with topical corticosteroids and antihistamines as well as hot showers or baths. In cases of severe dermatitis or secondary infection with chigger bites, a doctor should be consulted. Some apply petroleum jelly or painting nail polish over the chigger bite under the false belief that the nail polish will suffocate the chiggers under the skin, but it does not work that way.

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