Insect (arthropod) bites are typically pink or red and are often round in shape. Tense, fluid-filled blisters can form as a reaction to insect bites. This image displays a red/pink, round lesion typical of an insect bite. This image displays a child with small, pink bumps typical of insect bite reactions. Insect bites often have small blisters that dry and crust. This image displays insect bites after several days of itching and scratching, causing them to look like abrasions. This image displays insect bites with bloody crusts due to severe itch and scratching. This image displays a severe reaction to an insect bite with eyelid and facial swelling.
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Insect (arthropod) bites are typically pink or red and are often round in shape.
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Treatments Your Physician May Prescribe
Depending on the type of insect bite and reaction, your physician might treat you in the following manner.

For insect bites:
  • Prescription topical corticosteroids 
  • Muscle relaxants, pain medicines, antivenin, antibiotics, and sometimes local surgery to relieve venomous insect bites
For stings:
  • Antihistamines or corticosteroids
  • Epinephrine, antihistamines, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, and oxygen (for anaphylaxis)
  • Injectable epinephrine, for those with known severe allergic reactions 
  • Immunotherapy to reduce the chance of repeated severe reactions
Last Modified: 15 Feb 2008

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