Question 1

3-4 days ago noticed dark purple bite on inside of left knee. very itchy @ 1st, now not as bad but yellow bruise nearby. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Probably healing: This is probably healing now. See doctor if becomes painful red draining.

Question 2

this morning i noticed 2 purple spider bites with a tiny bruise and very small red bump. there has been no pain and i feel fine, it is now 11:00 pm.

Accepted Answer

Spider bites?: Unless you saw the spiders in the act - these lesions may not be from spider bites.  Not sure what your question is. If you are worried - would show these lesions to your parents. However, if you remain symptom free- would not fret.

Question 3

i woke up with huge red very itchy bumps on my feet. they are also hard, painful, blistered, clear liquid coming out and turned purple. bug bites?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: This may be from a spider bite which often gets infected. Need to contact doctor to find out if you may have a different condition or need treatment with an antibiotic.  On rare occasions, the lesion needs be drained and the diseased tissue surgically removed.  Don't wait.

Question 4

why is my mosquito bite purple and hurts?

Accepted Answer

Sensitive skin: Some people react more to mosquito bite saliva, for genetic reasons. Blood under the skin, from the bite, will make it look more purple. Cool compresses can relieve the tenderness, and itching.

Question 5

i went camping & now have bug bites that were so itchy, i scratched them. 2 days later, i am no longer scratching but are pink/purple around the bites?

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No unexpected.: The bites cause not just swelling and itching, but some micro-hemorrhage  and inflammatory cells at the bite sites as well. They are now starting to resolve giving the pink/purplish color in the transition to healing.

Question 6

insect bite near ankle area around including near ankle and top part of foot has swollen up bit of a rash quite itchy now there is a dark red purple area around bite what do i do to treat it please?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Put ice on it till you get to the doctor and take an antihistamine like benedryl. You possibly need oral antibiotics. Elevate the foot as much as possible. Tetanus immunization should also be reviewed.

Question 7

bitten by leech while in river, top of foot over arch. 1 week later top of foot large red, swollen area. itchy, dark purple spot at bite. treatment?

Accepted Answer

Leech Bite?: It is actually rare to be allergic or to have a reaction to a leech bite.  Assuming it was a leech bite, you could have some irritation and itching, but normally should have no further problems if you have good health and no leech allergies. However, if you are experiencing symptoms such as you describe, then you need to seek medical attention as it may be infected.

Question 8

why has my mosquito bite turned purple?

Accepted Answer

Scratching?: Excessive scratching or rubbing can cause a mosquito bite to discolor further and look worse than it is.  Try using an over the counter Hydrocortisone or anti-itch preparation.  Also, ice packs are great for calming itch without causing the damage your fingernails cause.  If the bite continues to be a problem, see your dermatologist to be sure that it is, in fact, a bite.

Question 9

is it bad if mosquito bites turn purple?

Accepted Answer

Seems pretty common.: I believe one reason that mosquito bites turn purple may be that the female mosquito deposits saliva that contains anticoagulants in the skin.

Question 10

is it bad if a mosquito bite turns purple?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: It is hard to tell without more information.  How long has it been since you were bitten?  Is the bump warm and painful?  You could either be having a reaction or a skin infection caused by the break in the skin from the bite.  Please see your primary care provider.

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3-4 days ago noticed dark purple bite on inside of left knee. very itchy @ 1st, now not as bad but yellow bruise nearby. should i be concerned?

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This morning i noticed 2 purple spider bites with a tiny bruise and very small red bump. there has been no pain and i feel fine, it is now 11:00 pm.

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I woke up with huge red very itchy bumps on my feet. they are also hard, painful, blistered, clear liquid coming out and turned purple. bug bites?

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Why is my mosquito bite purple and hurts?

A member asked:

I went camping & now have bug bites that were so itchy, i scratched them. 2 days later, i am no longer scratching but are pink/purple around the bites?

A member asked:

Insect bite near ankle area around including near ankle and top part of foot has swollen up bit of a rash quite itchy now there is a dark red purple area around bite what do i do to treat it please?

A member asked:

Bitten by leech while in river, top of foot over arch. 1 week later top of foot large red, swollen area. itchy, dark purple spot at bite. treatment?

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Why has my mosquito bite turned purple?

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Is it bad if mosquito bites turn purple?

A member asked:

Is it bad if a mosquito bite turns purple?

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