You can typically treat bug bites and stings at home with anti-itch creams and over-the-counter (OTC) antihistamines. Bites and stings typically result in similar symptoms, like red bumps with ...

Wearing long sleeves and pants, never going barefoot, and avoiding insect-infested areas and nests will prevent most bites and stings. Spend enough time outdoors, though, and one day you'll likely ...

Can spit alleviate the symptoms of insect bites and stings? Yes, but not because of any special substances it contains. “Saliva is nothing more than a fluid you’ve always got with you ...

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The bite or sting of a highly venomous animal can inflict great suffering, including loss of limbs, paralysis, and an extremely painful death. In the United States, envenomation (the injection of ...

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Bedbug bite sores appear as raised, itchy bumps. They can occur from a few seconds to several weeks following a bite. Antihistamines and hydrocortisone may help reduce itching and irritation.

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Most bites or stings can be treated with anti-itch creams, cold compresses, or OTC pain relievers. Some bugs, like ticks and kissing bugs, can transmit disease, so you might need to see a doctor.