Question 1

my wife has a bug bite with a white ring around it. what is that? is it dangerous? should she get it checked out?

Accepted Answer

BITE: Needs looked at for proper diagnosis and treatment, as well as to avoid spreading and potential complications.

Question 2

what does it mean if i have a redd ring on my arm and a bug bite in the center?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Redness and rashes following an insect bite are suspicious for infection.  Lyme disease is characterized by a 'bulls-eye' type rash following a tick bite, and prompt evaluation and treatment is important.

Question 3

what does a white ring around bug bite mean?

Accepted Answer

Insect Bite: The white ring around a bug bite is the ring of valiant and dead white blood cells that have sacrificed themselves fighting the invasion of the toxic saliva from the mosquito or insect bite.

Question 4

bug bite with red ring around, no blistering?

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Pus or Abscess?: Until your doctor examines you this 'bite' should be considered a potential staph infection. It is an urgent problem if there is pus or abscess in the lesion.

Question 5

bug bite that started out small on monday. today it is much larger has white pus in the middle and red ring around it. it hurts when touched.

Accepted Answer

Infected Bite: the area is now infected.  Don't pop the area of pus.  Take him in to be seen today so treatment can be started for Cellulitus and possibly an abscess.

Question 6

got a bug bite last fri.noticed a hole swole up with a puss bubble now has red ring 8th of n inch around it and a thin white ring around it then red ?

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Infected bite: If you have worsening local irritation days after an insect with pus collection chances are that the bite has become infected. The local reaction may also be result of tissue damage if it is a venomous bite. Please arrange for a consult for a proper assessment and treatment. Take care.

Question 7

on my stomach there is a red ring and it looks like possible bug bites in two places opposite each other on the ring.

possible bug bite?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Insect bites are possible but need to make sure it is not ringworm. Your description fits ringworm well. It is a highly contagious fungal infection of the skin and scalp spread by contact. Can be itchy and get crusty. It is treated with topical anti fungals like Lotrimin, Miconazole, or several others. In severe forms or locations not suitable for topicals you may need oral antifungals. Send pic

Question 8

i have like this bruise ring around a bug bite, and a bump on where my vein is flowing. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Please see: Please see your dermatologist for evaluation and to discuss treatment options. This could be many different things.

Question 9

i have a bug bite of some type on my arm.it has a red ring and in the center looks like a blistered headit is sore.what can i do for it?

Accepted Answer

Please see: This may be a tick bite. Please see your dermatologist for evaluation and to discuss treatment options.

Question 10

rash on the back of my calf, itches and is spreading, it started real small like a bug bite, it has a ring shape with bumps, should i be rel concerned?

Accepted Answer

Could be ringworm: This sounds like what is commonly called ringworm, or tinea corporus. This is a common infection caused by a fungus. It is easily treated with Lamisil (terbinafine) or lotrimin, but make sure that this is what it is by going to your family doctor.

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My wife has a bug bite with a white ring around it. what is that? is it dangerous? should she get it checked out?

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What does it mean if i have a redd ring on my arm and a bug bite in the center?

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What does a white ring around bug bite mean?

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Bug bite with red ring around, no blistering?

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Bug bite that started out small on monday. today it is much larger has white pus in the middle and red ring around it. it hurts when touched.

A member asked:

Got a bug bite last fri.noticed a hole swole up with a puss bubble now has red ring 8th of n inch around it and a thin white ring around it then red ?

A member asked:

On my stomach there is a red ring and it looks like possible bug bites in two places opposite each other on the ring. possible bug bite?

A member asked:

I have like this bruise ring around a bug bite, and a bump on where my vein is flowing. what does this mean?

A member asked:

I have a bug bite of some type on my arm.it has a red ring and in the center looks like a blistered headit is sore.what can i do for it?

A member asked:

Rash on the back of my calf, itches and is spreading, it started real small like a bug bite, it has a ring shape with bumps, should i be rel concerned?

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