Dana Mirman shares the story of how she ignored a bug bite on her shoulder and went into septic shock and nearly died, in a ...

Medically reviewed by Jurairat J. Molina, MD Spider and other insect bites can cause pus blisters, but so can a potentially ...

It's crucial to remember that most insect bites and stings are not serious and will improve within a few hours or days.

reactions to insect bites fall into three categories ... it's an unrelated skin infection," adds Rick Spurlock, an emergency room physician at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta.

The combination offers multiple benefits: camomile and lavender provide powerful soothing properties with antihistamine and ...

It’s considered a go-to home remedy for insect bites and bee stings that can prevent infection and reduce swelling and pain. However, there is limited quality research to back this up.

Calls to the NHS helpline 111 about insect bites are almost double the rate ... In the worst-case scenario, they can cause cellulitis, an infection of the skin." According to Public Health England ...

UKHSA urges travellers heading abroad to protect against mosquito borne infections As the holiday season approaches, the UK ...

An entomologist who liaised with the council over a spike in insect bites in Ballykelly ... may result in secondary infection". The council issued advice saying that bites can be prevented ...

If you have a red spot on your breast that appears to be a pimple or bug bite, it could very well be either of those. The spot could also be due to an infection, allergic reaction, or other skin ...

A Southampton woman was able to receive treatment for an infected insect bite at her local pharmacy thanks to a new scheme. Viv O’Connor noticed her bite had become red and inflamed, so visited ...

While they’re not known to transmit diseases, they can trigger allergic reactions in some people or lead to secondary infections if scratched excessively. The key to managing bed bug bites is ...