Here’s How to Identify Common Insect Bites
Insect bites are a common phenomenon and cause mild to severe symptoms, depending on the type of insect. Typically, symptoms due to insect bites vanish in a few days with normal medication, but in a few cases, the condition may become serious. Thus, identifying insect bites and an immediate treatment is recommended. However, identifying insect bites can be tricky and may require the advice of an expert. However, here is how to identify some common insect bites.
- Tick bites : Ticks are vectors for transmission of several diseases such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. A characteristic ‘bulls-eye rash’ generally develops at the place of bite, which may comprise single or multiple rings.
In severe cases, it may lead to necrosis, where the tissue appears dark and the affected tissue must be removed. If you suspect a brown recluse spider bite, seek medical help urgently. Bed bug bites : These bites are characterized by several continuous bites that generally appear like a line on the skin which is in direct contact with the bed, such as legs or arms. They may naturally go away after some time. However, in cases of intense itching, doctors generally prescribe hydrocortisone creams, which help in relieving inflammation and the associated pain. Chiggers bite : These bites resemble pimples and have a red bump at the center. These red bumps are itchy and the bites are generally harmless. Fire ant bites : Identifying insect bites caused by fire ant can be done by looking for red spots on the skin which develops pus. They appear like pus-filled pimples.
Insect bites are commonly visible signs of skin irritation and underlying inflammation. You must take necessary precautions, such as use insect repellents, cover your legs and exposed skin completely, avoid going to susceptible areas during dusk or night time to avoid these bites.
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