The skin changes that result when insect stings or bites you is called insect hypersensitivity reaction. The common symptoms include pain, redness, swelling in the surrounding area, hives, flushing, itching, and in some cases, impaired breathing and shock (anaphylaxis) can occur. Epinephrine shot should be given immediately if anaphylaxis symptoms develop.
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Query: Hi doctor, An unknown bite, but like a cockroach bite, has been present at the same spot for three days. Do you know if it is possible for a cockroach to bite a person at the same spot it has bitten? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. That is a very interesting question. No, it is highly unlikely for a cockroach to bite a person at the same spot it has previously bitten. Cockroaches are not known for targeting specific individuals or remembering specific locations on a per... Read Full »
I have noticed two itchy bumps on my stomach that appeared shortly after a hiking trip. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing a skin issue for about two weeks. I have developed two itchy bumps on my stomach, which initially appeared shortly after a hiking trip. Given their location and proximity (about 2 centimeters apart), I initially suspected insect bites, but I am unsure now. Af... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern regarding the skin issue. It appears to be a hypersensitivity reaction to insect bites with a possible secondary bacterial infection. I suggest you do the following: Apply Fucibet (Fuscidic acid cream with Betamethasone) or FM derma (... Read Full »
Is the painful mark on my back a cancerous mole or an insect bite?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a slightly painful mark on my back. I have sent the picture. Is it a cancerous mole or an insect bite? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the photo (attachment removed to protect patient identity). In my opinion, it is not a cancerous mole at all. Yes, it could be an insect bite reaction or folliculitis. Please mix Hydrocortisone cream and Fusidic acid cream and apply twice daily on th... Read Full »
Can insect bite and sweat allergy cause itching and red spots on the skin?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother-in-law, 67 years old, had severe itching and irritation last week. Suddenly itching started in the middle of the night, probably due to some insect bite she feels. Then the next day, the itching became severe, and these red spots developed. We consulted a general doctor who pre... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please send me some more pictures with long and closeup shots. To know which part of the body is affected, and where all other lesions are there. Does she have diabetes? Is she taking any medication? Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have some skin issue on my face. It looks as if some insect has bitten on it and a bit swollen. Is that due to some allergy? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your health concern and the photographs (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it appears to be an insect bite. To prevent aggravating the condition, avoid scratching the affected area. You can consider taking an antihistamine drug like Levocetirizine... Read Full »
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