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 ...

While warmer weather brings more opportunity to spend time outdoors, it also comes with drawbacks like pesky bugs. And when those bugs — particularly mosquitoes — bite, the result can be, at best, an ...

Bug bites that become infected may develop symptoms like warmth, redness, swelling, and pain. Though you may need treatment, infections from bug bites are usually temporary. Rarely, infections can ...

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 ...

The irritation from insect bites can leave people searching for quick relief, especially when faced with a seemingly endless array of products in drugstore aisles. While many over-the-counter ...

Environment often indicates culprit, not appearance of bug bite alone. Mosquito, flea and bed bug bites remain most common across California. Clean, avoid scratching and monitor bites for infection or ...

On long summer days, there’s almost nothing better than relaxing in the park, sprawled out on the grass, soaking up the warm sunshine. While the idea of being able to spend more time outside is one ...

Bed bug bites often appear in zig-zag lines or clusters of three or more bites, and may take up to 14 days to appear. Scratching them can lead to secondary skin infections, which may require ...