Question 1

what happens if you pop a mosquito bite?

Accepted Answer

You increase the: Potential for infection.

Question 2

i have a lump on my face that looks like a mosquito bite, but it doesn't itch, it just stings slightly and is red but not swollen. i tryed popping it ?

Accepted Answer

Spider bite?: It may be from a spider bite.  If it gets worse , be sure to consult your doctor.  Spider bite often gets infection and rapid spread so don't delay in getting it checked out.  (since there are other potential causes as well)

Question 3

when you actually pop a mosquito bite, and what comes out is clear, is that venom from the bite or just the oils on the skin?

Accepted Answer

Neither one: First, you should never "pop" a mosquito bite. All that will do is prolong the inflammation, itching and pain, and delay healing. Second, mosquitoes have no venom. Third, if popped, any fluid that comes out is the body's own natural fluids that have accumulated at the bite as part of the immune system's response to it. That is, neither venom nor skin oils.

Question 4

what happens when you pop your mosquito bites.?

Accepted Answer

Nothing much: Fluid comes out, you irritate the skin and likely increase your risk of local infection.

Question 5

should you pop your mosquito bite?

Accepted Answer

Mosquito Bites: Avoid scratching. Although a mosquito bite should itch for only a few days, continual scratching will increase your discomfort and may prolong the itching and cause an infection. Try otc hydrocortisone. You should not "pop" the bite as it may already be infected.

Question 6

i have a what i thought was a mosquito bite that turned into a huge blister. it hurts. do i just pop it or go to a doctor?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If there is no red base or spreading redness around the blister, you do not have symptoms other than pain at the site, and you can stand the pain, would not rupture it, but simply watch with dressing and it should, in time, open itself or dry up slowly.  If however things get worse in any way, see a doctor only then.

Question 7

itchy bumps that look like mosquito bites all over legs, new ones pop up. it's not a mosquito bite because there is no bug on me.

Accepted Answer

Dermatitis: Most likely a contact dermatitis from something that was in contact with your legs or possibly a lotion that was put on your legs. See a health provider if it worsens or persists.

Question 8

itchy bumps that look like mosquito bites all over legs, new ones pop up everyday, started 2 days ago. my partner does not have any. allergies?

Accepted Answer

Itchy bumps: It is likely an allergic reaction to something in the environment. Try to track down what may be causing this. You may try some over the counter antihistamine like Allegra and Benadryl (diphenhydramine) at night if it bothers you at night. You should see your primary care physician for an evaluation.

Question 9

small lump under left breast, on my bra line, it was like a mosquito bite last week. now has red surface and feel like its going to pop out. iam breastfeeding,its not hard looks like a mosquito bite ?

Accepted Answer

Requires exam: if this a hardened mass you must be examined; however possibly a superficial skin abscess or inflammation must be ruled out.

Question 10

i have been getting red itchy spots on my arms and legs that look like mosquito bites. they come for like a day and go then pop up in other spots. i was thinking it is a side effect of my medicine but its been going on for about 2 months now. i thought it

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Without being able to see and examine these it is impossible to say what they are. May be a reaction, allergic or otherwise, but you do not say what meds you are taking. Go and get this looked at.

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I have a lump on my face that looks like a mosquito bite, but it doesn't itch, it just stings slightly and is red but not swollen. i tryed popping it ?

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When you actually pop a mosquito bite, and what comes out is clear, is that venom from the bite or just the oils on the skin?

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What happens when you pop your mosquito bites.?

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Should you pop your mosquito bite?

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I have a what i thought was a mosquito bite that turned into a huge blister. it hurts. do i just pop it or go to a doctor?

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Itchy bumps that look like mosquito bites all over legs, new ones pop up. it's not a mosquito bite because there is no bug on me.

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Itchy bumps that look like mosquito bites all over legs, new ones pop up everyday, started 2 days ago. my partner does not have any. allergies?

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Small lump under left breast, on my bra line, it was like a mosquito bite last week. now has red surface and feel like its going to pop out. iam breastfeeding,its not hard looks like a mosquito bite ?

A member asked:

I have been getting red itchy spots on my arms and legs that look like mosquito bites. they come for like a day and go then pop up in other spots. i was thinking it is a side effect of my medicine but its been going on for about 2 months now. i thought it

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