So I went to bed and then woke up with bug bites on my leg and one on my arm.The bites are swollen are letting out puss???AHHHHH!!!
2007-06-13 05:59:08 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
if there is pus, I doubt those are bug bites, at least not fresh ones, it takes time for the immune system to gather enough white cells as a response to infection to create the pus, overnight isn't gonna do it. So, I suggest you see a doctor, you could have a staph infection that will require antibiotics.
2007-06-13 06:02:49 · answer #1 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If the topical lotions won't work, try an over the counter alergy medication. This will deal with the histamines that cause a lot of the itching. BUT.. only if the person could usually take this type of medication. Aloe gel will also give some basic relief. The good news is that most bug bites stop itching after a day or so... (but that doesn't help for that day - does it?) good luck... .
2016-04-01 05:33:31 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the bites are in a fairly straight line I would venture to say you have bed bugs. Clean all linen including pillows and vacuum mattresses. Also, check behind your headboard. If you see small black dots in clusters in the corners or grooves, it is definitely bed bugs. Spray mattresses with Lysol and let air dry. Make sheets are changed weekly. Pillows and blankets every 6 months at least.
2007-06-13 06:04:14 · answer #3 · answered by Carla B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know whether you have pets in your home, but I had a similar thing many years ago after I stayed at a friend's house overnight, and found the bed I stayed in had fleas in it! I showered for almost an hour when I got up!
2007-06-13 06:02:48 · answer #4 · answered by moonshadow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Caladryl Clear helps dry them up faster and it helps the itch too.
If the "pus" is yellow or green then you have an infection and I doubt they are bug bites. You would need a RX for that.
If it is clear drainage then they probably are.
2007-06-13 06:03:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like bed bugs.
2007-06-13 07:13:53 · answer #6 · answered by day by day 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spiders?
2007-06-13 06:00:56 · answer #7 · answered by MrOrph 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try putting Vaseline on the bits b/c if it is a certain fly that lays eggs in your skin then you would suffocate the baby flys if its something else go to the doctor and get it checked out
2007-06-13 06:03:24 · answer #8 · answered by Never More!! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bed bugs
2007-06-13 06:01:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be spiders, fleas, or mosquitoes. Try household ammonia, it neutralizes any insect poison
2007-06-13 06:02:05 · answer #10 · answered by lilkellybelly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋