Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Do bed bug bites itch and swell up like blisters?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
It is possible but: Can appear different then this description. Bed bug bites may cause no symptoms or signs in some people. When there is a reaction, it may not show until several days after the bed bug has bitten. It can cause pink, swollen, itchy lesions on the skin. What can be telltale is when there is a linear track of lesions from sequential feedings – but that does not always occur.
Answered 9/17/2013
4.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have a spider bite on my leg that is raised up and itches it looks like a blister. Also on my ankle I have jigger bug bites. Whats the best treatmen?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Bug bite on ankle. Hurts, itches, swollen and bruised. About an inch from the bite is a cluster of liquid filled blisters. What could it be?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
I have what seems to be a insect bite but it looks like a blister and thats how it looked when it first appeares and itches like mad?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Hi some type of insect bit me and it os red with yellow flat blister with no water.it itches and is now 5 days and its not better should i go to a dr?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I got a bite from a black ant and it really itches. My finger feels like it is throbbing a little. I was wondering if I should pop the blister and how?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I was in Vietnam less than a week ago and the day before I left I got a bug bite, it now looks like ringworm. It itches and hurts. It started as a bit but then developed blister like ring around the center. ?
I keep getting bit by something. I don't see nor feel it. The bite swells like mosquito bite, itches and has a small blister in the center what is it?
I keep getting bit by something.I don't see nor feel it.The bite swells like mosquito bite, itches and has a small blister in the center. About 4 bite?
Today i got a bug bite thing that itched then turned into a little blister, i also got one on the side of my hand and itches alot. What kind of bite?
Was bit by a bug on foot and now it's a blister that's pretty bug. It doesn't hurt just itches. Is everything ok? I worked all day with it uncovered.
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
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.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
