What Does A Kissing Bug Bite Look Like- 164 Questions Answered

My sister recently contracted bed bug bites and I am curious to know how exactly bed bug bites look like. I am worried that I may have developed the same problem. Can someone please tell me the color, size, proportion and main places of occurrence of bed bug bites? Your help will be much appreciated. Thank you!

Asked for Female, 18 Years 182 Views v

Dr. Joydeep Ghosh Internal Medicine | Kolkata

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My daughter has bed bug bites all over and they have scabed over and look like sores. What can I do to help her

Asked for Female, 17 Years 156 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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This is called insect bite reaction. It can be treated otherwise it will scar and leave marks. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment ... Read More

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I have what looks like bug bites. Every day I am waking up to more bug bites only on my left thigh. I am now second guessing that they may be bug bites. Please help

Asked for Female, 20 Years 61 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

U r suffering from papular urticaria. Medicine available for good improvement...... Do direct online consultation by sending photos, otherwise meet me at my clinic, for accurate diagnosis and treatme ... Read More

Hello i recently (yesterday) saw i have red dots that look like i might say on my arm one is tiny and the other is not that big but today one of them became a numb, and i discovered one on my neck today it’s more red than the other, i was just really worried if it’s something serious i’ve been sexually active but not had sex is that why?

Asked for Female, 17 Years 48 Views v

Dr. Govind S Mittal Dermatologist | Bangalore

Greetings - its tough to comment based on the description alone that is mentioned. Kindly send photos of the affected areas. Warm regards, Dr Govind Suresh Mittal, Bengaluru. ... Read More

I got a bug bite on my upper thigh about 2 weeks ago and its starting to look really bad.

Asked for Female, 18 Years 155 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment ... Read More

I've gotten a couple bug bites on my arm and finger. They look more like blisters than a red bite. I popped one on my finger and it's filled with pus

Asked for Female, 22 Years 465 Views v

Dr. Shivali Sethi Dermatologist | Delhi

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Thanks for enquiry.bedbugs bite need to be treated depending on infection if occurs secondary .apply Fudic -b cream take dazit m tab in morning and night.review in clinic for sure . ... Read More

Bug bit 2 says back. A bug bite causing redness and puss is coming.. skin has come off .. red raseshes too .

Asked for Male, 29 Years 107 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

I will check it out by photos tomorrow.. ... Read More

I got bit by a bug about a month ago and the itching went away and now there is a small dent and circle where the bite was

Asked for Female, 18 Years 91 Views v

Dr. Varun Mathur Internal Medicine | Jaipur

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Hello dear ... I would like to know little more info or history of your problems.. It would be great if we can continue our conversation on my private window as here I am restricted to give you few li ... Read More

Bug Bites and Rashes. Can I use Soframycin to relieve the burning and itching sensation from Bug Bites?

Asked for Male, 24 Years 943 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

No use...You are suffering from papular urticaria.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online ... Read More

I woke up with 2 bug bites on my arm about 3 days ago and they are starting to look like bulls eye rashes and I've googled this and it basically tells me I have Lyme disease even tho I don't have the symptoms besides the rash and don't know if I was bitten by a tick. When should I go to a doctor ? Do I have Lyme disease !!please help I'm really par

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Asked for Female, 23 Years 122 Views v

Dr. Manoj Agarwala Dermatologist | Raipur

Greetings. There can be few medical conditions associated with such presentation and should be ruled out by meeting a Dermatologist. The information provided is limited. A thorough history and clinic ... Read More

Hi, some times I am getting rash which Is like ant (bug) bite but it's not ant bite it will come only nyt times and Morining it will be disappeared and some time on my back butt and some times It appear on ear back also why it causes any treatment or medicine for this

Asked for Male, 29 Years 348 Views v

Dr. S Deepika Dermatologist | Chennai

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This is urticaria..can occur spontaneously consult online for management ... Read More

If I kiss a sex worker, don't know if she has hiv or not. She did bite my outer lip once and i bled a bit(slight skin breakage). And we did normal kiss later. Will that cause hiv? I am scared

Asked for Male, 25 Years 376 Views v

Dr. Karthic Kumar K R Nephrologist/Renal Specialist | Coimbatore

Simple if blood is mixed it causes ..but u can contract .. connect for a proper guidance so that u can be peaceful ... Read More

Yesterday some bug bit on my leg. It was a small red dot with itching. Today by night the bite became large and the surrounding area of the bite is hard,has itching and a little swollen. What should I do for this?

Asked for Female, 27 Years 73 Views v

Dr. Anmol Kudal General Physician | Nashik

Its allergic reaction. Kindly consult online for proper treatment ... Read More

Bitten by chigger bug and I suspect that infection might result to a scrub typhus. Symptoms are big rashes, pain in joints and swelling in muscles.

Asked for Male, 38 Years 81 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Had a kiss but he had bite in his inner cheecks while eating food. How safe it is or what should be done

Asked for Female, 26 Years 176 Views v

Dr. Tarun Arya Sexologist | Jhansi

Nothing to do It's normal ... Read More

Hello doctor, yesturday night during my sleep may be some bug has bitten in my eye, there is a swelling, itichness rednesd since morning, what can b done to remove this and gdt relief pls let me know ill b grateful.Thank you all in advance

Asked for Female, 40 Years 100 Views v

Dr. Kishor Sharma General Physician | Pune

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I was bitten by bed bugs approx 3 months ago but the bites marks on the forearm skin is still prevalent on both the hands. Pls suggest what medine Or cream should I take?

Asked for Male, 31 Years 195 Views v

Dr. Monisha Devi Dermatologist | Tirupur

Kindly share pictures and consult online ... Read More

Quick relief from bed bug bites which has rashes all over and itchy skin. Also prevention from it spreading all over

Asked for Female, 28 Years 196 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Don't worry...you are suffering from allergic dermatitis causing this rashes... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for det ... Read More

Please see in my back there are multiple bed bugs bite last night :(. I applied boroplus and turmeric too, didn't help at all. What to apply?

Asked for Male, 25 Years 167 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Don't worry...you are suffering from allergic dermatitis .. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription ... Read More

I have been bitten by acid bug on back of my neck. It burns and the rash is brownish black. What should I do

Asked for Female, 27 Years 258 Views v

Dr. Rupal V Rana General Physician | Mumbai

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You might require antihistamines & / or antibiotics.... Dr Rupal (Senior Consultant Physician) Mumbai ... Read More

Since Sunday I have been sleeping in my mother's room and bed with her. On Monday morning when I woke up I found myself itching my left upper thigh. When I looked at it, I realized that there were 2 itchy red bumps and as I had scratched a bit too much so small red spots also were there (these have since gone away). A few minutes later I realized I

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Asked for Female, 22 Years 163 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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Don't worry...you are suffering from allergic dermatitis causing this problem.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for det ... Read More

Bed bugs bite all over faces!! And it has lead to pink rashes over face and kind of allergic reaction. How to recover?

Asked for Female, 29 Years 109 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

It is very uncommon to get bed big bites in the face. It is usually seen over the covered areas of the body. Nevertheless it may be possible. Please send photos using online consult option for proper ... Read More

My brother has been facing bed bugs issue since 2 months now. It is getting worse for him. He is continuously sanitizing the room, sprinkling chemicals but still not getting relief. Itching is getting worse, and he is not able to sleep property.He is changing and washing clothes regularly. Please suggest immediate actions to be taken as it mentally

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Asked for Female, 24 Years 74 Views v

Dr. Soudip Saha General Physician | South 24 Parganas

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Hello! I have many medium sized red, itchy bumps on my stomach, breasts and a few on my back and legs. I've had this before and it was because of bed bugs in my hotel room. I suspect this to be the same thing again as I've traveled recently. Can you tell me if I can take L Hist? Or should I ingest diphenhydramine?

Asked for Female, 26 Years 99 Views v

Dr. Manoj Kumar Gupta General Physician | Greater Noida

1/1 people found this helpful

Hello take allegra and some antibiotics then use odomos in hostel room . Airing of room and mattress is required. Use phenol tablets in bed to remove bugs or dried neem leaves in bed ... Read More

My two year old daughter has recently developed some itchy rash types on her back. it seems like it could be some insect or bug bite. she keeps on asking me to itch her back as it is bothering her alot. i tried applying fucidin but nothing happened. please suggest some otc ointment or cream so that herrash and itch go away.

Asked for Female, 33 Years 117 Views v

Dr. Siddhartha Saikia Dermatologist | Gandhinagar

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If it is indeed an insect bite then your daughter may need some prescription creams and syrups to relieve her itch. ... Read More

Hi, we went to himachal where any bug bite to mu husband which create a blister on his lips..We applied soframycin and took citrazen+cipmox but it is increasing with stiifness and swelling till throat..please advice What to do Reagards

Asked for Male, 38 Years 360 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

No.. Specific medicine required...Without seeing can't treat...Do direct online consultation for prescription by sending photo. ... Read More

Got some bug bites (I think) on my stomach since few days and the area is getting worse day by day, initially they were tiny red bumps but now the area is looking worse and not getting better, burning and a little pain

Asked for Female, 33 Years 36 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

This is not bug bite. It is herpes zoster. Please contact me using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment. The pain may increase further ... Read More

I was bit in the neck last night by what im 80% sure was a mosquitio while mowing my lawn today thethere is still a bump and a lump underneath the bite that is sore to the touch and makes my neck a little stiff it looks like a mosquito bite and its a litte red around the bite but its the sore lump underneath that is my concern

Asked for Male, 23 Years 99 Views v

Dr. Dipin K General Practitioner | Kannur

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Get tetanus toxoid vaccination of you already aren't immunized . Clean the area thoroughly , take some antihistaminics for 3 days ... Read More

I had several bug bites on the back of my leg which I assumed were mosquito bites, but within a day or two they turned into huge red, bumpy splotches and began releasing some fluid. Since then they have scabbed up but there are now white circles in the center of the bumps. It’s very itchy and seems to only be getting worse with no help from Neospor

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Asked for Female, 16 Years 33 Views v

Dr. Yogesh Kumar Sehrawat Consultant Physician | Delhi

Don't worry just take Atarax 25 three times to prevent itching. For other problems you can discuss in consultation. ... Read More

I keep getting bit by some bug, it’s not mosquitos or bed bugs. I have huge bumps that itch like crazy and I can’t feel them when I get bit. Please help me idk what to do

Asked for Female, 22 Years 71 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

This is called prurigo aimed. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment ... Read More

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My daughter has bed bug bites all over and they have scabed over and look like sores. What can I do to help her

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I have what looks like bug bites. Every day I am waking up to more bug bites only on my left thigh. I am now second guessing that they may be bug bites. Please help

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Hi, some times I am getting rash which Is like ant (bug) bite but it's not ant bite it will come only nyt times and Morining it will be disappeared and some time on my back butt and some times It appear on ear back also why it causes any treatment or medicine for this

If I kiss a sex worker, don't know if she has hiv or not. She did bite my outer lip once and i bled a bit(slight skin breakage). And we did normal kiss later. Will that cause hiv? I am scared

Yesterday some bug bit on my leg. It was a small red dot with itching. Today by night the bite became large and the surrounding area of the bite is hard,has itching and a little swollen. What should I do for this?

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Hello doctor, yesturday night during my sleep may be some bug has bitten in my eye, there is a swelling, itichness rednesd since morning, what can b done to remove this and gdt relief pls let me know ill b grateful.Thank you all in advance

I was bitten by bed bugs approx 3 months ago but the bites marks on the forearm skin is still prevalent on both the hands. Pls suggest what medine Or cream should I take?

Quick relief from bed bug bites which has rashes all over and itchy skin. Also prevention from it spreading all over

Please see in my back there are multiple bed bugs bite last night :(. I applied boroplus and turmeric too, didn't help at all. What to apply?

I have been bitten by acid bug on back of my neck. It burns and the rash is brownish black. What should I do

Bed bugs bite all over faces!! And it has lead to pink rashes over face and kind of allergic reaction. How to recover?

Hi, we went to himachal where any bug bite to mu husband which create a blister on his lips..We applied soframycin and took citrazen+cipmox but it is increasing with stiifness and swelling till throat..please advice What to do Reagards

Got some bug bites (I think) on my stomach since few days and the area is getting worse day by day, initially they were tiny red bumps but now the area is looking worse and not getting better, burning and a little pain

I keep getting bit by some bug, it’s not mosquitos or bed bugs. I have huge bumps that itch like crazy and I can’t feel them when I get bit. Please help me idk what to do

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