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I have these extremely itchy red spots all over. not sure if i'm getting bit or not. bumps are sometimes there, fade then come back?

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Hives?: Hives come and go but bites don't. Hives can be "all over" but bites, usually not. You may have a virus or an allergy to something. Having a doctor look at the spots is the best way to know.

Answered 10/17/2014

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Probably not: insect bites will remain several days and gradually fade (although they will swell if scratched ) Urticaria (hives ) are more likely to come and go, then appear elsewhere. this is usually due to something ingested .

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Answered 12/4/2014

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A member asked:

I have these extremely itchy red spots all over. not sure if i'm getting bit or not. bumps are sometimes there, fade then come back?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. David Houghton answered

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