Insect Bite Treatments Doylestown PA

Find top doctors who perform Insect Bite Treatments in Doylestown, PA. Whether you’re seeking treatment or looking to schedule a preventative screening, we can connect you with the best dermatologists near you in Doylestown, PA.

Local Businesses

Plastic Surgery Associates Limited

1-215-348-3415
800 West State Street Suite 300
Doylestown, PA 18901


Eric A Marchant

1-215-230-0400
401 Hyde Park
Doylestown, PA 18901


David Silberman

215-348-3415
800 W State St Ste 300
Doylestown, PA 18901


Scott Chapin

267-880-0810
253 W State St
Doylestown, PA 18901


Daniel A Nesi & Assoc

(215) 345-5494
800 W State St Ste 200
Doylestown, PA 18901


Eric Marchant

(215) 230-0400
401 Hyde Park
Doylestown, PA 18901


Michael Giuffrida

(215) 340-4900
312 Hyde Park
Doylestown, PA 18901


Mary Barbara Toporcer

215-230-9988
800 W State St Ste 303
Doylestown, PA 18901


Toporcer Mary B

(215) 230-9988
800 W State St Ste 303
Doylestown, PA 18901


Adler, Donald J – Bucks-Mont Dermatology

(215) 345-4080
103 Progress Dr # 100
Doylestown, PA 18901


Chapin, Scott D – Chapin Aesthetic Ctr

(267) 880-0810
253 W State St
Doylestown, PA 18901


Donald Adler, Do

215-345-4080
103 Progress Drive,Suite 100
Doylestown, PA 18901


Armstrong Thomas A

(215)230-4700
352 East Butler Avenue
Doylestown, PA 18901


Dr David A Silberman Facs

(215)348-3415
800 West State Street Suite 300
Doylestown, PA 18901


Chapin Aesthetic Center

(267) 880-0810
253 W State St
Doylestown, PA 18901


Plastic Surgery Assoc

(215) 348-3415
800 W State St Ste 300
Doylestown, PA 18901


Miller David H

1-215-230-4700
352 East Butler Avenue
Doylestown, PA 18901


Sean Michael Smullen

215-348-1152
103 Progress Dr Ste 200
Doylestown, PA 18901


Elizabeth M Spiers

215-230-4592
708 N Shady Retreat Rd Ste 8
Doylestown, PA 18901


Eric Alan Marchant

(215) 230-0400
401 Hyde Park
Doylestown, PA 18901


Insect Bite Treatments FAQ in Doylestown, PA

How do I stop itching at night?

Using a humidifier in your home. Regularly applying moisturizer to your skin throughout the day and before bed. Wearing soft clothing to bed, like cotton material. Getting your body ready for bed by removing stress or anxiety (limiting screen time, meditating, yoga).

What kind of insect bite causes a hard lump?

A mosquito bite is a small, round, puffy bump that appears soon after you’ve been bitten. The bump will become red, hard, swollen, and itchy. You may have multiple bites in the same area.

What bit me in my sleep?

Bug Bites While Sleeping Getting bug bites at night, especially when you’re asleep is no fun. There are three likely sources for bug bites at night — spiders, mosquitos or bed bugs. Spiders and mosquitos usually find their way into your home — and into your bedroom — during the warmer months.

How do you tell if a bite is a bed bug?

red and swollen, with a dark spot at the center of each bite (they may also look like a hive or welt) arranged in lines or clusters, with multiple bites grouped together. itchy. burning. fluid-filled blisters. you may also find blood stains on the sheets from scratching.

What kind of bite leaves a hard lump?

Bites from midges, mosquitoes and gnats often cause small papules (lumps) to form on your skin that are usually very itchy.

How long does an insect bite lump last?

A wheal is a red, slightly raised mark on the skin, which is often itchy but temporary. It may develop immediately after being bitten. A wheal lasts about two hours but is often followed by a small itchy solid lump which develops up to 24 hours later. This can last for several days before fading away.

Why do insect bites get worse at night?

“Most people itch more at night because our cortisol levels (our bodies’ own anti-inflammatory hormone) are higher in the morning and also because we are less distracted as we wind down and try to fall asleep,” explained Dr. Kassouf.

How long does it take insect bites to go away?

Most insect bites are itchy for several days. Any pinkness or redness usually lasts 3 days. The swelling may last 7 days.

Why am I getting bitten and no one else is?

If no pests can be found and the irritation doesn’t seem to match any of the most common bug bite pictures, you may be experiencing a skin reaction to a household product or environmental irritant. Consider the location of the rash. If it’s on the hands and arms, think about what you’ve come in contact with recently.

Can I get sepsis from an insect bite?

The bacteria, most commonly Group A streptococcal bacteria, enter the skin through an opening, such as cut, scrape, burn, or surgical incision, or even a bug bite or sting. Cellulitis can cause sepsis in some people. Often incorrectly called blood poisoning, sepsis is the body’s life-threatening response to infection.

Does Vaseline help heal bug bites?

Applying petroleum jelly (such as Vaseline) is an easy way to bring down itching while you wait to treat bites more efficiently. “It forms a protective seal over the skin that allows the barrier to repair itself, especially if you’ve been scratching,” Dr. Zeichner explains.

What reduces swelling from insect bite?

Apply a cloth dampened with cold water or filled with ice to the area of the bite or sting for 10 to 20 minutes. This helps reduce pain and swelling. If the injury is on an arm or leg, raise it. Apply to the affected area calamine lotion, baking soda paste, or 0.5% or 1% hydrocortisone cream.

Is Vicks Vapor Rub good for insect bites?

I have an excellent use for Vicks VapoRub: mosquito bites! It not only stops the itch right away, but the bite disappears.

Can you get a blood clot from a bug bite?

Although extremely rare, poisonous bites can lead to blood clots and the breakdown of red blood cells or platelets, which can cause excessive bleeding, comas or even death. Therefore, you should call your doctor immediately if you experience severe symptoms or develop an open sore and black, dead tissue.