Insect bites, Dermatology FAQ - Page 2

Unexplained red rashes and blisters on the body? Hello Doctor, in the past week or two, I have developed small red rashes on my body. They are as small as the tip of a needle and as large as a grain of rice, with colors ranging from bright red to deep red. Some of them are itchy,...

Insect bites? Hello, doctor: Recently, I was bitten by either mosquitoes or fleas, resulting in many welts. I have been bitten continuously for two to three days, and several areas are red and swollen with blisters. While that is manageable, I noticed that after the swelling subs...

Skin issues Hello doctor, in the past few days, I have noticed that I have small, itchy bumps appearing on my arms and legs almost every day. They are slightly smaller than mosquito bites, and after they subside, they leave behind red spots that take a while to disappear. Could y...

Sudden appearance of red spots on a baby's face? Hello Dr. Wu, my son is currently one year and five months old. About a week ago, he suddenly developed quite large red pimples on both sides of his cheeks near the temples. A day or two later, I noticed a few small pimples ap...

Skin care or insect repellent? Hello, doctor. Last night, I went to my usual spa for a skincare treatment, and when I got home, I noticed a slight swelling behind my ear, similar to a mosquito bite, with a bit of itching and redness. About half an hour later, it subsided a little...

Redness, swelling, and itching? Yesterday, around 4 PM at work, I was bitten by something, and initially, it just felt itchy with a small bump, similar to a typical mosquito bite. However, the itching persisted, and after about 10-15 minutes, it continued to itch and the redness ...

Disease consultation, mosquito bites, skin issues? Initially, it felt like a mosquito bite, but then it started to enlarge. It hasn't swollen up but has grown to the size of a fingernail and is very itchy. There is no scabbing, and it has not improved after 2 to 3 months. Th...

Small red spots appear on the skin? Doctor, is it possible for mosquito bites on the forehead, cheeks, and arms to not cause swelling or itching, and only present as small red spots measuring 0.1 to 0.2 cm? Thank you.

Can the absence of a rash confirm a diagnosis of shingles? Hello Doctor, my mother experienced facial nerve dysfunction about a month and a half ago (mid-July), with drooping of the eye and mouth. She was treated with corticosteroids by a family doctor abroad. Two weeks later (en...

There is a swollen, unusual area on the ankle that feels fluid-filled to the touch (see attached image)? The symptoms are as shown in the image (Google link: https://tinyurl.com/y8xcbcpt). I would like to ask the doctor what these symptoms are. I visited a doctor a few days ago, ...

Red spots on the calf? Hello doctor, I was sitting on the bed playing with my phone when I suddenly noticed three red scabs on my calf. They are not painful or itchy. I would like to ask if this could be insect bites or simply an allergic reaction? Here is the image link: https:/...

Insect bites Hello doctor, I would like to ask about my calf (near the ankle). A few days ago, it was red, swollen, and extremely itchy. It felt hard when pressed, and I’m not sure if it was bitten by a mosquito, flea, or some other insect. It was so itchy that I scratched it ope...

If a mosquito bite causes swelling but does not itch, what could be the issue? I used to have the same reaction to mosquito bites as most people, experiencing swelling and itching. However, recently, no matter how many times I'm bitten, I don't feel itchy at all. While ...

Mosquito bites or allergies? Hello Doctor, last night I noticed several lumps about 5mm in size on my palm, which are painful when pressed. Today, I also found 1 or 2 painful spots on the soles of my feet. I initially thought it might be insect bites, but my wife, who sleeps in t...

Mosquito bites causing blisters? Hello, doctor. I have an allergic constitution, and when I get bitten by mosquitoes or insects, I develop large swellings and blisters. If a blister accidentally breaks and I dry it off, but fluid continues to ooze out, how should I handle this? T...

Systemic lupus erythematosus mosquito bites Hello, doctor. I have been diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and have been undergoing treatment for about 4-5 years, with regular follow-ups. I would like to ask whether lupus patients generally experience more severe an...

Rash-related Hello Doctor: I have a habit of masturbating, and about a month ago, after masturbating, I developed small red bumps on both sides of my shoulders that are neither painful nor itchy. I thought they would go away, so I didn't pay much attention to them. However, ...

Red, swollen, itchy bumps? Doctor, I noticed a swollen area on my thigh that resembles an insect bite and is somewhat itchy. The surrounding area is quite red (not circular) and there is no pus. At that moment, I applied some clotrimazole cream, which reduced the redness, but lef...

Generalized pruritus? Hello Dr. Lee: About half a month ago, I started getting woken up in the morning by mosquito bites (it feels like insect bites), and then I couldn't fall back asleep... I ended up scratching and itching. As a result, I developed various sized welts on t...

Redness and swelling due to allergic reaction spreading? Hello, doctor. About 10 days ago, I suddenly noticed two spots on my left calf that looked like moles, but upon closer inspection, they appeared slightly raised like small blisters, with some mild redness around the skin. I...