You wake up and see bright marks on your legs, stomach, arms, and maybe other parts of your body. Sometimes they itch, sometimes they don't. We will analyze in detail where red spots on the body appear, like bites, what are the consequences and what are their differences. All answers are below. Let's start with an interesting story.
“I was bitten by a snake”: two dots around swollen skin
It was with these words that our friend Peter jumped up in the middle of the night. The whole family was alarmed. Mom began to examine the wound. The problem was also created by the fact that the people were in the village, 35 km from the nearest hospital. Then the question arose whether to go to the doctors at 3 am and whether our hero would die before the morning. You will say: “Of course, go, this is a man!”, but 15 years ago more severe morals reigned in the villages. Fortunately, the presence of a snake was quickly ruled out, because another creature was found in the room.
Two-tailed attack: 2 centimeters in length, huge whiskers and spread paws, and in the back there are pincers. This is exactly what the cute creature, also called an earwig, looks like.
- Threat No. 1 - our new “friend” does not have a stinger, and the scary-looking device is the cerci, the forceps with which it holds prey. You might get bitten by them too. Red dots on the body will look like bites from a cold-blooded animal, but will not cause harm;
- Threat No. 2 - in rare cases, a double-tailed fish gets into a person’s ear and swarms around in it. She won't eat your brain, but she's pretty scary. And don’t forget about ticks. If the population of a species in a house grows, then the likelihood of such an incident also increases.
The earwig looks scary, but does not pose an impressive threat, but by carrying out a comprehensive treatment of the more dangerous inhabitants of apartments, houses and offices, you will get rid of it too. Still, do not forget to inspect the premises for snakes. They usually don't crawl far.
Parasites
Often parasitic diseases lead to pimples popping up all over the body and itching like mosquito bites. Indeed, sometimes a person is attacked by parasitic insects, such as bedbugs, ticks, fleas and others, which leave red areas on the skin. These itchy bite marks can become infected and complicated by purulent inflammation.
The symptoms of the pathological condition, when after a parasitic infection a rash similar to mosquito bites appears and itches, depends on the type of insect. In such cases, the appearance of itchy blisters may be accompanied by:
- burning sensation and itching at the affected area;
- swelling of soft tissues;
- increased local body temperature;
- peeling after flea and bedbug bites.
The marks are itchy
Red bites on the body
The most common situation is when spots, like bites, itch. The first thing that should come to mind is the possibility of mosquitoes or mosquitoes. The latter are usually quickly detected by a buzzing and tactile sensation when landing on the skin. And you can see a flying army without any special devices. Look at the distinctive features of the creatures:
- Mosquitoes are small, up to 3 mm. The body is fleecy. After lunch they turn red-brown in color. They fly slowly and silently;
- Mosquitoes: “buzzers” that often lull people to sleep before going to sleep, and then start eating. They grow up to 10 mm. Together with the paws, they can occupy up to 2 cm.
This is the most familiar and dangerous predator for us. Because people are accustomed to them, society underestimates the degree of threat. By the way, these creatures kill from 700 thousand to 2 million people a year. About the same number die from AIDS. Therefore, professional pest control of premises is the norm among educated people. Take a look at other creatures whose bites cause itchy red spots:
Bedbugs
In our environment, their bed variety is common. Individuals grow up to 8 mm. They are equipped with a proboscis, with the help of which human skin is pierced. Due to the small size of the insect's body, mechanical methods of extermination are useless. It is worth noting the long life expectancy - up to 14 months. Largely thanks to her, creatures generate hordes of their own kind in a short time. If the same mosquito dies within 2 months, forcing us to encounter only young animals, then the old ones also go into battle.
Characteristics of bites:
- Attack time is most often from 2 to 7 am;
- Localization - on the arms, face, legs;
- Shape : round with a pronounced center;
- The appearance is similar to what remains from mosquitoes.
Stains on the body can be treated with alcohol tinctures, but oils (from rose hips, sea buckthorn, etc.) help best. There are special gels.
Fleas
Another terrible attack that loves to feed on animals and people, especially children. Individuals are equipped with a durable shell, thanks to which they cannot be crushed. They are fast and jumping - if you feel a characteristic burning sensation on the skin and notice a point that has suddenly disappeared from the cover, you know that you have been attacked by a flea.
Characteristic features of food traces:
- Attack time - any;
- Localization - in 80% of cases, legs. Less often hands. The rest of the body is attacked very infrequently;
- Shape : round, oval, non-standard.
- Appearance : Rich color. Sometimes the swelling subsides, leaving only burgundy dots;
Red spots on the body from bites itch much more than mosquito bites. Plus longer.
Allergy to mosquito bites
A rash as an allergic reaction to mosquito bites is quite common today.
Directly upon an insect bite, saliva is injected under the human skin, the protein molecules in which, when in contact with elements of the victim’s immune system, can provoke a hypersensitivity reaction.
Clinical manifestations in such cases are quite serious:
- Just one mosquito bite can cover large areas of skin with a rash;
- the victim may notice pronounced swelling of the bite area;
- in some cases, a runny nose, pain in the eyes, and watery eyes may occur;
- Body temperature may rise sharply.
Most often, such reactions occur to mosquito bites in young children, since their immune system is not yet able to quickly cope with negative external influences on its own. In addition, the treatment of symptoms of mosquito bites in children cannot be done using conventional drugs and folk remedies that help adults.
However, in case of an allergy to mosquitoes in adults, you should also not self-medicate: it is advisable to take an antihistamine to relieve symptoms, and then go to a doctor who can make the correct diagnosis and prescribe the appropriate treatment.
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They hurt
Red blisters on the body itch.
Unpleasant sensations are caused by the attack of wasps and bees, which you most likely will not lose sight of. Spiders in the Russian Federation can bite, leaving a couple of marks, but you should not be afraid of them. Moreover, their presence becomes a good prevention of insect extermination. Arthropods do not tolerate diseases, unlike mosquitoes and flies. Another thing is that they compete with the brave pest control workers who take care of you. However, it is not that noticeable. You can't cover the whole house with cobwebs. But with fog, consisting of destructive and repellent agents, it’s very easy. In addition, this will give a 100% result in getting rid of uninvited “guests”.
There are also ticks that often remain hanging on the neck, but in some cases they go away. The danger here lies in the large number of disease-carrying individuals. To protect against them, it is necessary to cover the trees and bushes near the house with a solution, but that’s another story.
Interesting: most of the blood-sucking inhabitants of the planet inject a kind of anesthesia into the victim’s body so that it does not notice the predator. This is what causes itching. Bees and similar organisms do not feed on humans and therefore do not require such tools.
What do mosquito bites look like?
After a mosquito bite, various marks may appear on the body, but in most cases they are represented by small reddish dots, around which zones of redness form.
The occurrence of an inflammatory reaction, which is clearly demonstrated in the photo, is almost always observed immediately after contact with an insect: the human body, having recognized the proteins of the parasite, tries to destroy them.
However, in reality, not everyone immediately realizes that they were simply bitten by mosquitoes, and the cause of the rash is often sought in an allergy to something. So how can you tell the difference between an insect bite and an allergy? Sometimes this issue can be resolved without a visit to the doctor, simply by comparing the facts.
Symptoms of bites
So, this is what speaks in favor of bites:
- mosquitoes rarely get under blankets and clothes. Most often, traces of mosquito bites can be found on open areas of the body;
- the lesion is quite pronounced, and around it, as previously noted, there is a round zone of inflammation. Often this area is very itchy or painful;
- multiple lesions that were discovered after sleep in the morning. Of course, such a reaction could also be an allergy to the filling of the blanket and/or pillows or bed linen, but if a person has been sleeping on this bed for a long time, and similar symptoms have not appeared before, then most likely the allergy has nothing to do with it. Also, the fact that household members have been attacked by mosquitoes will be indicated by the presence of bite marks on several people at once.
Briefly about disinfestation
Many people are afraid to call the SES. They think it's difficult. In fact, the processing procedure takes less than an hour. Surfaces can be washed, and the active ingredients remain odorless and health threatening for up to 2 months. Even after their action ends, insects prefer not to approach the potentially dangerous zone - this is an instinct. For some reason, many people waste time going to the store, buying non-working products (have you heard anywhere other than advertising that a spray will make all mosquitoes or cockroaches disappear?). Then it takes hours to spray them. Later, the lack of results is monitored, new expenses are incurred, etc. But you just need to order a professional pest control. One call → 50 minutes → clean house.
Burns
Burn blisters can be caused by exposure to the skin from the juice of plants such as hogweed, as well as thermal factors or chemicals. In such cases, a red spot appears at the burn site, which burns and tingles. Over time, blisters on the skin develop in the affected areas, as if from a mosquito bite, and itch, which often provokes cracking and infection. Inside such a bubble there is a serous or bloody fluid.
The consequences of burns can be very different and depend on several factors:
- depth and area of affected tissue;
- individual reaction of the body;
- state of the immune system;
- tendency to form colloidal scars.
Causes of a mosquito-like rash
When pimples appear, mosquito bites make you itch, which is not always possible to understand. To do this, you need to compare the rash with the usual mosquito and identify inconsistencies.
The problem may lie in:
- Damage to tissues by various blood-sucking insects.
- Allergic reaction to food.
- Prickly heat.
- Infectious pathologies.
- Allergic urticaria.
- Vascular diseases.
- Development of meningococcal sepsis.
Nutritional atopy
Sometimes food allergies resemble mosquito bites. It can occur with any product and in severe situations can even lead to anaphylactic shock.
A distinctive feature of atopy is that pimples appear even under thick clothing and can merge. A food allergy on the skin like the mosquito bites in the photo can subsequently change color, shape, and size. Atopy appears suddenly after ingesting an allergen. If you take an antihistamine, the symptoms decrease. Patients also complain of nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and sometimes an increase in temperature.
Prickly heat
Spots on the body similar to mosquito bites may appear due to non-compliance with the thermal regime. Miliaria is more common in infants and is observed in the form of a small rash on the neck, forehead, back, and chest. In severe cases, blisters and purulent rashes form. In this case, the pimples look like mosquito bites.
A distinctive feature is the increase in temperature.
Infectious pathologies
When acne appears, like the skin itches after a mosquito bite, the reason may lie in a number of infectious pathologies:
- Measles. When the virus enters the body, catarrhal manifestations and rashes are observed throughout the body. Subsequently, the spots turn brown. During the incubation period, the temperature may rise significantly.
- Chickenpox. Most often diagnosed in childhood. The rash appears gradually and resembles blisters. There is a clear liquid inside the pimple; if it bursts, it will leave a scar for life. Usually the pathology is mild, but may be accompanied by fever, weakness, and conjunctivitis.
- Rubella. Red rashes have a bump in the middle. The disease progresses with catarrhal symptoms: rhinitis, conjunctivitis, redness of the throat.
- Scarlet fever. The disease occurs with fever, sore throat, and red rashes.
- Molluscum contagiosum. The rash looks like small bumps with a white center inside. They can stay on the skin for a long time without causing any discomfort and are able to go away on their own.
- Roseola. It is characterized by an increase in temperature and the appearance of a pink, raised rash. Papules usually do not bother you and go away on their own in 3-4 days.
Allergic urticaria
It occurs against the background of an allergic reaction to household chemicals, dust, pet hair, and clothing. The rash resembles pink blisters, similar to burns. The patient feels weakness, itching, burning.
Diseases of the blood and blood vessels
Pimples appear in the problem area as if caused by a mosquito bite. In addition, small bluish areas resembling bruises form nearby. Typically, a rash appears when tissue is injured.
Meningococcal sepsis
The patient is concerned about hyperemia and rashes. Symptoms increase rapidly, so immediate medical attention is required. Usually papules are localized on the legs. Over time, they transform into purple subcutaneous spots.
