Insect bites during pregnancy may be harmless, but they may also endanger you and your unborn child. Diseases from insects can transfer from mother to child and cause pregnancy complications. Additionally, what seems like a bug bite could be a more-serious condition, such as papular dermatitis. Discuss your symptoms with your doctor to get an accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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Summer months' warm, humid weather creates an ideal environment for mosquitoes to thrive. Participating in outdoor activities without wearing repellent creates the risk of mosquito bites, which may be dangerous for children wit...
Red bumps on your stomach may be the result of an number of things. Insects like bees, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets and fire ants can inject venom into the skin on your stomach if they bite you. You may have an allergic react...
Human skin is susceptible to damage from any number of elements, irritants, bites from insects and other issues. If you have bumps that appear on the palms of your hands, there can be many explanations. However, the safest thin...
Red bumps can be alarming, whether they are on your hands or elsewhere on the body. One of the problems with red bumps appearing on the skin is that there are literally dozens of potential causes for their development, ranging ...
While your skin is the largest organ of your body, it is also the system with the least amount of protection. Your skin is susceptible to various allergic reactions, infections and injuries. Small red bumps that appear on your ...
Several skin conditions can cause red bumps on the palms of the hands, including insect bites, contact dermatitis, bacterial infection and impetigo. If you have unusual red bumps on your palms, you should have them diagnosed an...
A skin rash from an insect bite is an allergic reaction that affects the skin, according to MayoClinic.com. It is not uncommon for an insect bite to cause hives, but the severity of the rash can vary from person to person. An i...
Stellaria media, known as chickweed, grows wild throughout Europe and North America. This low-growing plant has pointed oval leaves and small white flowers. Scientific literature primarily focuses on controlling the growth of t...
Itching is one of the more common reactions to bug bites, generally brought about by foreign proteins present in the offending insect's saliva. If a bug decides to munch on your skin, consider taking advantage of a home remedy ...
Bees, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets and fire ants are typically the most troublesome. Mosquitoes, ticks, biting flies and some spiders can also cause problems, but these are generally milder reactions. For Mild Reactions ...
It’s a great time to be outside, for children and the bugs that bite or sting them. Prepare your child before she goes outdoors and know what to do if she is bitten or stung. Know your yard or the area where your child...
It’s a great time to be outside, for children and the bugs that bite or sting them. Prepare your child before she goes outdoors and know what to do if she is bitten or stung. Know your yard or the area where your chi...
Most flying insects like bees, hornets, wasp and yellow jackets sting as a defensive movement. The barbed stinger will appear as a tiny black dot in your skin. This stinger is injecting venom into the sting site, so remove it ...
One of the best ways to prevent insect bites while hiking is to hike when bugs are less active. Crawly creatures tend to come out of the woodwork, literally, where the sun doesn't shine. Try to get the bulk of your hike in dur...