Question 1

i have little red spots popping up all over my body that look like bug bites, could this be bed bugs? what should i do?

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See your doctor: It could be several things, from insect bites to possibly hives, viral infection, or something else. I would recommend having your physician evaluate the rash to reach a more definitive diagnosis.

Question 2

blisters on bed bug bites will popping them help?

Accepted Answer

No, if this is : Likely an allergic rxn. See dr. Bites may
cause no sx's/signs  except for 2 small points where skin was punctured. When there's a reaction, it may show from an hour to several days after bite. It can cause itchy, pink, swollen, lesions w  clear center. In cases of hypersensitivity blisters may develop. A telltale  sign is linear track of lesions from sequential feedings – but doesn't always occur.

Question 3

is windex good for bug bites?

Accepted Answer

Unsure: If you were in the cast of the "Big Fat Greek Wedding", the answer would be yes. I do not see any therapeutic effect from it but it may soothe the itching a little. For itchy lesions, hydrocortisone cream works better. For sores, you may need an antibiotic.  Some bites (black widow, brown recluse spiders) often require medical attention.

Question 4

mysterious bug bites, what to do?

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Difficult to say: It is hard to say without knowing what the rash looks like and how and where the bites have occurred.

Question 5

are stink bug bites harmful to toddlers?

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Yes: It can be cured easily with steroid cream otherwise it can cause abscesses after scratching.

Question 6

what bug bites are poisonous?

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Arachnids &amp; insects-: Brown tail moth, false blister beetles, yellow jackets, hornets, wasps, field ants, Red fire ants, scorpions, hobo spiders, black widow, brown recluse, some millipedes, some centipedes,  wolf spiders, Chiracanthium inclusum, sac spiders , Steatoda grossa &amp;, horse flies can have  venom or carry other substances that can harm humans.

Question 7

can bug bites turn into cellulitis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Insect bites may become contaminated with bacteria from the skin through scratching or from the bite itself.  This  may lead to a soft tissue infection at the bite site called cellulitis.  Your physician  may prescribe an antibiotic as well as local skin care as indicated.

Question 8

does neosporin work well for bug bites?

Accepted Answer

If infected: Neosporin contains 2 antibiotics; neomycin and polymixin b and some contain bacitracin. This products can help with minor skin infections including those caused by an insect bite.  Be cautious with use as neomycin is a common cause of allergic contact dermatitis and Bacitracin can cause allergic reactions.

Question 9

how can you stop itching from bug bites?

Accepted Answer

Topical cortisone: Try to apply 1% Hydrocortisone cream to the bite site 4x daily for a few days. Covering the area after cortisone application with a bandaid may increase the penetration of cortisone to the skin. However the otc cream may well be too weak and you may need a more potent rx preparation.  I have found gold bond anti-itch cream or sarna often helpful in reducing itching.

Question 10

how should i treat my big itchy bug bites?

Accepted Answer

See below: Antihistamines like Benadryl (diphenhydramine) (oral or topical creams) will hep reduce the itch as will Hydrocortisone 1% (cortaid).  Also, as hard as it is, try to resist itching the areas.

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I have little red spots popping up all over my body that look like bug bites, could this be bed bugs? what should i do?

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