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A 47-year-old female asked:
how do i stop getting gnat bites?
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Dr. Linda Spenceranswered
Dermatology 36 years experience
Avoid fragrances: Gnats might be attracted to traces of fragrances on your body from personal care products such as soap, shampoo, conditioner, and antiperspirant. Even laundry products could leave fragrance on your clothes. Use fragrance-free laundry and personal care products, and use bug repellant when you know you'll be outside.
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A 25-year-old member asked:
How to tell types of bug bites?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Michael Silvermananswered
Specializes in Infectious Disease
Very difficult: Its not really important which type as they are all treated in the same way.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
What can I do for an insect bite?
2 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Joseph Easternanswered
Dermatology 44 years experience
It will heal.: My father used to say, "bite it back!" which wasn't particularly helpful. If it's only one bite, leave it alone, it will heal. If it gets red and sore, it might be getting infected; see your doctor.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Why are my gf and I getting bug bites but don't find any bugs?
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Dr. Jerome Littanswered
Dermatology 71 years experience
BUG BITES: How do you know they are bug bites? If they itch over-the-counter Hydrocortisone might work. If both of you have it, and if the itching is severe, it might be a condition called scabies. See a dermatologist as soon as possible.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
What is a good lotion for stopping sand fly bites?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Michael H. T. Siaanswered
Pediatrics 31 years experience
See below: Sand flies are blood-sucking insects typically found in sandy areas. While they are generally harmless, their bites can turn into skin irritations or become itchy bumps. In extreme cases, they transmit serious diseases. Application of insect repellents are an effective way to prevent bites. Available for your preference are "chemical-deet" vs non chemical "natural" products-lemon eucalyptus.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
What is the worst thing that can happen from bug bites?
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Dr. Jeffrey Roschanswered
Allergy and Immunology 49 years experience
Mostly itching : Although the vast majority of bug bites are at most itchy for several days, in certain geographic areas bites can transmit disease such as lymes, malaria, tsi tsi fever, etc.
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