Insect bites, Dermatology FAQ

Recurrent rashes on the limbs? I have been experiencing recurrent red rashes on my limbs for the past two months. They are not painful or itchy and typically disappear within about a week. However, a few days after they fade, new rashes appear. I consulted a dermatologist who sug...

Unexplained swelling and redness of the body? Hello, doctor. Last week, I developed a red bump on my finger that itches and hurts when scratched, resembling a mosquito bite, but the surface feels hard. After a week, the redness and swelling are still present, and it continues to ...

Bumps caused by insect bites and friction? I previously consulted a dermatologist about a raised lesion, and now it seems to have grown larger, so I want to have it treated. I remember the doctor mentioning that it could be due to a mosquito bite or an injury, and that it became ...

Raised scar-like lesions I saw a dermatologist a long time ago, but I can't remember the name of the raised bump that developed due to friction. The bump on my calf is quite large, and I want to have it removed with laser treatment. Recently, I also noticed a small bump wher...

Inquiry about red spots on the skin? Hello, doctor. Recently, I took PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) medication and noticed that my body started to develop many red spots, primarily on the area from my arms to my forearms. A month after completing the medication, I visited a derm...

Inquiry about red spots on the skin? Hello, Doctor. Recently, I took PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) medication and noticed that my body started to develop many red spots, primarily on the area from my arms to my forearms. A month after completing the medication, I visited a derm...

The skin has a severe allergic reaction from an insect bite, and after applying the medication prescribed by the doctor, other areas nearby have started to itch? I was bitten by an insect on my calf, and due to a severe allergic reaction, it became swollen and started to ooze. I ...

Insect bites? I would like to ask about my boyfriend, who is a soldier in Matsu. He suddenly discovered multiple bumps on his arms that resemble mosquito bites. Initially, they were not itchy, but after a day or two, they started to itch and have worsened without improvement. The...

Swelling on the lateral side of the fingertip of the middle finger? This morning, I woke up and noticed that the left side of the tip of my middle finger on the back of my hand is swollen. It doesn't itch or hurt. The swollen area doesn't appear very red. However, there...

Mosquito bites Hello, doctor. I have a mosquito bite that is slightly purple and has some swelling and pain (it hurts when pressed). It has been two weeks and hasn't healed, but the skin surface looks normal (like a typical mosquito bite). Should I seek medical attention in ...

Mosquito bites Hello, doctor. Based on my previous experiences with insect bites, they usually heal within 2-3 days. However, last week, I was bitten by what I suspect was a mosquito while I was sleeping (I later swatted it). The mosquito was quite large, and the bite was located...

Insect bites? Recently, I have been experiencing a recurring condition on my foot that resembles mosquito bites (but I am certain it is not from mosquitoes). The affected area is below the knee, primarily concentrated around the ankle and the top of the foot. When one area heals,...

Skin rash Three days ago, several red rashes appeared on the inner side of my right calf and the inner side of my left thigh. Some of them have blisters, and I initially thought it was caused by insect bites. Today, I noticed that the rashes are increasing in number, and they are...

Patients with G6PD deficiency can use anti-itch ointments? I have favism, and recently I've been experiencing itchy skin that initially felt like insect bites. The itchy areas then became swollen and gradually expanded. The doctor diagnosed it as urticaria and prescribed ant...

Itchy skin issues? Recently, my skin has been experiencing an unusual itchiness that gets worse with scratching. This issue is occurring on my limbs and back and has persisted for several days. There are no visible changes on the skin, but occasionally I can feel a single raised ...

Wound after an insect bite Hello, doctor. Recently, I was bitten by an insect (it seems to be a flea since I caught it). After the bite, I started experiencing redness, swelling, and itching. Subsequently, a small blister appeared in the center of the wound, which looked like it ...

Red itchy rash on the buttocks? Hello, doctor. Since last year, I have developed small raised red rashes on my buttocks, approximately 1 to 1.5 cm in size, which are round or oval and itchy. This year, I have had more occurrences, all located on my buttocks. A dermatologist said ...

When the body heats up, the skin becomes itchy/red? Hello Doctor: Since it has gotten colder this winter, my skin has become very itchy after my body heats up, with some areas turning red and even developing small bumps that resemble insect bites. The episodes occur during walkin...

Redness and swelling with elevation? You may suddenly experience intense itching on your hands, followed by the development of small red, raised welts, which can be as large as 1 cm or as small as 0.3 cm. The itching occurs only at the moment of swelling, and afterwards, it subsi...

Skin issues Recently, my skin has been itchy every day, with the itchy areas varying; sometimes it's my legs, sometimes the tops of my feet, and sometimes my arms. When I scratch, it becomes very itchy, and I often notice raised bumps that resemble mosquito bites, although t...