Question 1

are there any long term side effects of bed bug bites?

Accepted Answer

No: Except for potential to scar if you scratch yourself too aggressively.

Question 2

hi, i got about 9 bug bites in about the size of a half dollar on my left side.  now they are blistering.  should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

More likely shingles: Ask your doctor to prescribe a anti-viral agent for  you now in order to reduce the duration and intensity of the problem.

Question 3

i don't know if i have scebies or a alergic reaction to meds frist i had like little bug bites up the side of my arms?

Accepted Answer

Rash: The rashes from scabies and a drug reaction look different and need to be examined by a doctor to advise you accordingly, i would see one sooner than later, especially if suspecting a drug reaction.

Question 4

i have red itchy marks on one side of my lower back which increase each morning and look like insect bites. could this be bed bugs?

Accepted Answer

Possibly...: It is difficult to make a proper diagnosis since I am not there to see the condition. I recommend seeing a dermatologist so that they can make a proper diagnosis and give you something to get rid of the condition or relieve symptoms.

Question 5

i have a row of bug bites on my lateral side of my right leg, it can't be bed bugs cause it's only in the one spot; what else could this be?

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Can't tell: Need more history. If the problem is a recurring one and you still can't identify the bug, it may be from something else.  Skin lesions are impossible to decipher without a direct examination.  See your doctor if this persists or recurs.

Question 6

i have little bumps on the side of my torso near my armpit. are these bed bug bites?

Accepted Answer

Bumps in the armpit: It's hard to say. A photo or a live evaluation by a doctor is the best route. If they don't itch, they could be moles, an infection such as molluscum, skin tags, sebaceous glands that are plugged, etc. If they are itchy, they could be scabies, an allergic reaction, etc.  There are specific characteristics about bed bug bites that you haven't described.  See your doctor if they continue.

Question 7

this weekend have about 15 raised round red spots mostly on upper back side of each arm that look like insect bites. not bed bugs. how can this be?

Accepted Answer

Cannot say: Do the lesions itch burn or hurt. That makes a difference. You should see a dermatologist to determine what they are.

Question 8

hi, im a teenager, 15 to be exact, and i have this extremely weird, rash, i guess you could call it. they look like little bug bites all over the place. they are up my sides where my arms hang and all around my thighs. i have had this for about three days

Accepted Answer

You : You could be dealing with scabies or bug bites if you were outdoors at a park or doing any other recreational activities. By now they should be going away. If you are still having itching try over the counter benadryl (diphenhydramine). If you have new bites or a family member are affected then scabies needs to be ruled out by your doctor.
Good luck.

Question 9

i have gotten a number of larger, red, itchy bug bites with whitish yellowish centers in a few of them over te last few nights while sleeping. i have also developed a sore swollen tonsil on my right side with white splotches on it, are these interrelated?

Accepted Answer

Hard to tell: Although it is unlikely that they are related, it is also impossible to rule out such a probability without more information and possibly testing. The yellowish stuff in the lesion is suggestive of an infection and thus you need to see your doctor about this problem.

Question 10

bed bug bites on side of face / and back of left arm on my right hand my thumb is num

Accepted Answer

Bed bugs?: Are you sure they are bedbugs? How long have you have them and do they come and go? They should not cause numbness in your thumb. See your doctor for a good evaluation or a dermatologist if the problem continues.

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Are there any long term side effects of bed bug bites?

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Hi, i got about 9 bug bites in about the size of a half dollar on my left side. now they are blistering. should i be concerned?

A member asked:

I don't know if i have scebies or a alergic reaction to meds frist i had like little bug bites up the side of my arms?

A member asked:

I have red itchy marks on one side of my lower back which increase each morning and look like insect bites. could this be bed bugs?

A member asked:

I have a row of bug bites on my lateral side of my right leg, it can't be bed bugs cause it's only in the one spot; what else could this be?

A member asked:

I have little bumps on the side of my torso near my armpit. are these bed bug bites?

A member asked:

This weekend have about 15 raised round red spots mostly on upper back side of each arm that look like insect bites. not bed bugs. how can this be?

A member asked:

Hi, im a teenager, 15 to be exact, and i have this extremely weird, rash, i guess you could call it. they look like little bug bites all over the place. they are up my sides where my arms hang and all around my thighs. i have had this for about three days

A member asked:

I have gotten a number of larger, red, itchy bug bites with whitish yellowish centers in a few of them over te last few nights while sleeping. i have also developed a sore swollen tonsil on my right side with white splotches on it, are these interrelated?

A member asked:

Bed bug bites on side of face / and back of left arm on my right hand my thumb is num

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