A member asked:

Please tell me, could a doctor tell the difference between hives and bites?

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Dr. Doanh Nguyen, md, faaaai answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Yes he / she can: Hives is blanching while bites are inflammation and not blanching. Also, depending on which insects bite you, it can release venom / chemical that can cause the skin to form pus.

Answered 11/19/2013

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