Insect Bites Forum - Insect Bites Question

Conditions and Diseases > Insect Bites Forum > Insect Bites Question

Insect bites can be difficult to identify. Learn why the body reacts to insect bites, and which types of insects cause which kinds of illnesses here....

Q: Insect Bites Question

asked by: DoctorQuestion on January 12th, 2006

I would like to know how to cure my insect bite. We have a dog, and then he as many ticks or fleas. As we all know dog ticks also bite humans.. Ticks bite me all over my body. They are swelling, very itchy and color red.. I would like to ask on how to cure it. Thanks a lot.

Replies(3)

Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on January 18th, 2006

Insect Bites Answer A143

Family doctors might prescribe a balsam that contains anti-histamine or corticosteroid in order to treat skin problems as the result of tick or flea bites. You can visit your family doctor ... or head straight to a dermatologist (skin specialist) in order to diagnose the bites, recommend and manage a treatment plan.

DISCLAIMER: "Ask a Doctor" questions are answered by certified physicians and other medical professionals who volunteer their time on eHealth Forum. For more information about experts participating in the "Ask a Doctor" Network, please visit our medical experts page. You may also visit our Insect Bites , for moderated patient to patient support and information.

The information provided on eHealth Forum is designed to improve, not replace, the relationship between a patient and his/her own physician. Personal consultation(s) with a qualified medical professional is the proper means for diagnosing any medical condition.

Comments (2)

This question has been answered by the doctor. This topic is now open for public discussion, however no comments below this point will be answered by a doctor.

Learn About Us

Get Help

Join In

Do More

We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health
information:
verify here.

The site is not a replacement for professional medical opinion, examination, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your medical doctor or other qualified health professional before starting any new treatment or making any changes to existing treatment. Do not delay seeking or disregard medical advice based on information written by any author on this site. No health questions and information on eHealth Forum is regulated or evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and therefore the information should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease without the supervision of a medical doctor. Posts made to these forums express the views and opinions of the author, and not the administrators, moderators, or editorial staff and hence eHealth Forum and its principals will accept no liabilities or responsibilities for the statements made. Schizophrenia health sitemap.
This page was last updated on January 1, 2009.
© 2008 eForums, Inc