Insect Bite Treatments East Lansing MI

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

Local Businesses

Ingham Wound Care Center

(517) 336-6950
N88 W16953 Main St.
East Lansing, MI 48823


Ebert Patrick Od

1-517-337-1668
2001 Coolidge Road
East Lansing, MI 48823


Arriva Skin Care & Cosmetic Surgery

1-517-337-1668
2001 Coolidge Road
East Lansing, MI 48823


Lee Henry Colony

517-333-4960
2900 Hannah Blvd Ste 110
East Lansing, MI 48823


Bueche Michael J

1-517-337-1668
2001 Coolidge Road
East Lansing, MI 48823


Street Marcy L

(517) 364-8170
2900 Hannah Blvd
East Lansing, MI 48823


Addiego Raphael

(517)337-1668
2085 N Calhoun Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823


Lansing Ophthalmology Regional

(517) 337-1668
W180N7950 Town Hall Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823


Brandon Marsha Od

1-517-337-1668
2001 Coolidge Road
East Lansing, MI 48823


Marcy Louisa Street

517-332-0900
2900 Hannah Blvd Ste 212
East Lansing, MI 48823


Colony Lee H Facs

1-517-333-4960

East Lansing, MI 48823


Preecha Supanwanid

517-336-6950
921 Abbott Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823


Rick Joel Smith

(517) 364-8181
2900 Hannah Blvd Rick J Smith Md Pc – Ste 110
East Lansing, MI 48823


Aggarwal Ashim

1-517-337-1668
2001 Coolidge Road
East Lansing, MI 48823


Smith Rick J

(517) 908-3040
1504 E Grand River Ave # 100
East Lansing, MI 48823


Moore Thomas K

1-517-337-1668
2001 Coolidge Road
East Lansing, MI 48823


Animesh Amart Sinha

(517) 353-4941
138 Service Rd – Suite A225
East Lansing, MI 48824


Lee H Colony

(517) 333-4960
2900 Hannah Blvd – Suite 110
East Lansing, MI 48823


Rick Joel Smith

517-364-8181
2900 Hannah Blvd Ste 102
East Lansing, MI 48823


Letarte Michelle Od

1-517-337-1668
2001 Coolidge Road
East Lansing, MI 48823


Insect Bite Treatments FAQ in East Lansing, MI

Does toothpaste help with insect bites?

Toothpaste Why it Works: A dab of toothpaste on the bite will act as an astringent, drawing itchy venom from the wound as it dries. Menthol in the toothpaste will also provide a “cooling” sensation that will occupy the nerves in the same way ice does, relieving discomfort.

How long should a bite be swollen?

The symptoms will normally improve within a few hours or days, although sometimes they can last a little longer. Some people have a mild allergic reaction and a larger area of skin around the bite or sting becomes swollen, red and painful. This should pass within a week.

What are the red flags for sepsis?

loss of consciousness. severe breathlessness. a high temperature (fever) or low body temperature. a change in mental state – like confusion or disorientation. slurred speech. cold, clammy and pale or mottled skin. a fast heartbeat. fast breathing.

Why is my bug bite swollen and hot?

A person can get a localized allergic reaction (swelling, heat, or itching of the skin around the sting area) or a systemic allergic reaction, meaning that the venom causes a reaction throughout the body. In the case of a systemic reaction, the person may break out in hives.

How do I know what insect bit me?

Flea bites leave an itchy welt on the skin, often on the ankles and legs. Mosquitoes leave a raised, itchy pink skin bump or in rare cases a severe allergic reaction. Spider bites cause minor symptoms like red skin, swelling, and pain at the site or very serious symptoms that need emergency care.

What does a mosquito infected bite look like?

Wide-spreading redness around the mosquito bite. Red streaking that extends beyond the initial bite. Pus or drainage. Area feels warm to the touch.

Does hand sanitizer get rid of bug bites?

Using alcohol has been a remedy for bites of all kinds, and it is very effective on mosquito bites. You can utilize commons forms of alcohol that you have on hand, such as rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer. However, we recommend using witch hazel because it is a natural astringent.

Why is my bug bite so big?

When you get stung, they inject the venom under your skin. “The concern about the venomous insects is that some people develop an allergic reaction. When you have an allergy to the insect venom, the part of your body that got stung, will swell up.

Do bed bugs just bite at night?

Since bed bugs bite at night and hide by day, just entering an infested area during the day is not cause for alarm. Two bed bug bites more than a week after feeding on the same arm shown above. Frequently, the first evidence of the presence of bed bugs is the sudden appearance of very itchy bites on your torso.

Why do insect bites itch more 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.