U.S. doctors online nowAsk doctors free
GR
A 31-year-old female asked:

Last 2 weeks i get some itcy bumps here and there(1-5/day). look like mosquito bites or small hive weal at first ,and then gradually turn more red and shrink.they last 4-7 days.derm says bite or allergy.is there a way to tell the difference?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Tinuola Adeyanju
Dr. Tinuola Adeyanjuanswered
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 41 years experience
If objective, the bite reaction is an allergic response to what was injected by the bite. The symptoms and signs on the skin may be the same but if you had not had a bite then it is allergic response to a non bite chemicals that is foreign to your skin.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Learn how we can help
Answered Jun 29, 2022
Thank

Related questions

A 21-year-old female asked about a female:
My daughter everyday for the last month has red bumps that come and go.Vary in sizes, they have one head on each bump itchy. Could it be hive or bites?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 30-year-old male asked:
Raised itchy bumps/hives on top of hands, and wrists itchy - leave red lines when I scratch them?? causes? doesn't seem allergy related
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 22-year-old female asked:
1 Mosquito bite is swollen and red over large area of arm, not a little bump. Other mosquito bites are normal. Allergy? What to do?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A female asked:
Can you get hives from a spider bite? I seem to have broken out in hives all over my body (red itchy bumps) and i found a spider the next day.
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 29-year-old male asked:
Can dryness of skin or low humidiy cause red raised bumps (similar in look to many mosquito bites or hives)? Can scratching dry areas cause this?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Last updated Jun 29, 2022

Found in:

Dermatology›Weals›Allergies

People also asked

Red itchy bumps with white circle around them on legs and stomach. Look like tiny hives. Food allergy cause? Would i see a derm?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
If small red bumps that come and go within an hour are hives and due to a food allergy how long will it last. ?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
If the small red bumps that come and go are hives due to allergy could this be developed over time to a laundry soap. and how long will it last?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Hives or bites?last 2weeks some days i get few itchy bumps here and there (appearance is like mosquito bites but no visible insect). after a few hours swelling of bump fades but a red pimple stays for 4-6 days. i usually get 1-4/day at random areas?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
I think I'm having an allergy elated issue. I have small red hive - live bumps appearing all over my crotch area and between my upper thighs. male. The bumps are extremely itchy at night mostly and are about an inch apart mostly.
3 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

Related topics

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
Talk to a doctor now
24/7 visits - just $44!
50% off with $19/month membership

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get the Free App for Members

Get the Free App for Doctors

HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
TermsPrivacyCookiesDMCA
Copyright 2023 HealthTap, Inc.