Learn how to recognize bite patterns, distinguish them from other insect bites, and know what steps to take if you suspect an ...

Does spit really help with a mosquito bite? And onion with a bee sting? An expert gives answers on how to respond to common insect attacks. Andrea Warnecke/dpa It could be such a wonderful summer's ...

Most people have, at some point, discovered mysterious bites that leave red, itchy welts on their skin. The most common culprits of these irritations are no-see-ums and bed bugs—but what’s the ...

Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO Bug bites that become infected may develop symptoms like warmth, redness, swelling, and pain. Though you may need treatment, infections from bug bites are ...

During the summer, it's common for kids to come home with small cuts and scrapes or pesky bug bites. Maryland dermatologist Dr. Kate Viola recommends that families keep some products handy to treat ...

It can be distressing to wake up with a mysterious swollen red rash on your ankle. Could that rash be an insect bite? And what kind of bug bit you? The answers aren't so easy to figure out. Even for ...

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...

Growing up, whenever I had mosquito bites, they quickly became itchy, inflamed bumps on my skin. One summer, a bite on my foot got so bad I couldn’t wear anything but open-toed shoes for the greater ...