Insect Bite Treatments Portage MI

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

Local Businesses

Weston, William

219-324-1790
6100 Newport Rd Ste 100
Portage, MI 49002


Kindig, Kristine – Great Lakes Plastic & Hand

(269) 329-2900
N4W22370 Bluemound Rd # 100
Portage, MI 49081


Holley, Scott D – Great Lakes Hand Surgery

(269) 329-2900
N4W22370 Bluemound Rd # 100
Portage, MI 49081


Holley Scott D

1-269-375-2300
4855 West Centre Avenue
Portage, MI 49024


Mohney, Craig

269-321-1705
7775 Angling Rd
Portage, MI 49024


Craig Albert Mohney

(269) 321-7546
7775 Angling Rd
Portage, MI 49024


Michael Nave

(269) 372-3000
7901 S. 12Th Street Suite 100
Portage, MI 49024


Nave Michael C

1-269-372-3000
7901 South 12Th Street Suite 100
Portage, MI 49024


Gerald D Karabin

(269) 343-4679
6100 Newport Rd – Suite 100
Portage, MI 49002


Paul Wen-Shan Wang

269-343-4679
6100 Newport Rd Ste 100
Portage, MI 49002


Mohney, Craig A – Southwest Michigan Dermatology

(269) 321-7546
7775 Angling Rd
Portage, MI 49024


Semler, David

269-321-1705
7775 Angling Rd
Portage, MI 49024


Great Lakes Plastic & Hand Surgery

(269)329-2900
6308 8Th Ave # 104
Portage, MI 49024


Raghuram Elluru

(269) 329-2900
N2950 State Road 67
Portage, MI 49024


Semler, David C – Southwest Michigan Dermatology

(269) 321-7546
7775 Angling Rd
Portage, MI 49024


Elluru Raghu G

1-269-375-2300
4855 West Centre Avenue
Portage, MI 49024


Kang Robert H

1-269-375-2300
4855 West Centre Avenue
Portage, MI 49024


Gerald Dennis Karabin

269-343-4679
6100 Newport Rd Ste 100
Portage, MI 49002


Karabin, Gerald

616-343-4679
6100 Newport Rd Ste 100
Portage, MI 49002


West Michigan Ear Nose-Throat

(269) 327-7200
400 Bay View Rd Ste D
Portage, MI 49024


Insect Bite Treatments FAQ in Portage, MI

How long do bug bites take to heal?

Most people have a minimal response and notice small, pink, itchy bumps within 20 minutes of the bite. The itching usually peaks within 24-48 hours. The bite generally fades over three-to-four days. It may take up to a week to completely heal.

How long does an insect bite lump last?

Large localised reaction (LLR) The swelling will usually last longer than 48 hours, but should start to go down after a few days. This can be painful, but the swelling won’t be dangerous unless it affects your airways.

What is biting me at night not bed bugs?

Besides bedbugs, numerous insects bite at night. These night biters can be mites, fleas, mosquitoes, lice, spiders, and ticks.

Can bites give you sepsis?

Most often, a good cleaning and perhaps antibiotic ointment takes care of the wound but sometimes, these bites and scratches can result in a bacterial infection. Occasionally, these infections can trigger sepsis.

What helps bites stop itching?

How to stop bug bites from itching. Opt for 1% hydrocortisone. Dab on a bit of rubbing alcohol. Apply a cold compress. Soothe it with menthol or camphor. Slather on some aloe vera. Try a pramoxine lotion. Take an oral antihistamine.

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.

What are the red flags for sepsis?

Severe breathlessness or sleepiness. It feels like you’re going to die or pass out. Skin mottled or discoloured. An extremely high or a very low temperature; repeated vomiting; seizures; and a rash which doesn’t fade when you press a glass against it are also possible ‘red flags’.

Do spider bites have 2 holes?

THE BITE HAS TWO PUNCTURE MARKS. It’s not always easy to see, but a true spider bite will present itself with two puncture marks. The spider’s fangs cause these marks when they pierce the skin.

What can I put on my skin to stop insect bites?

Deet based insect repellents are widely seen as the most effective. Wash mosquito bites with soap and warm water. Antihistamine tablets and topical creams, anti-itch creams and applying an ice pack to the bites should provide relief from itching.

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 does the beginning of sepsis feel like?

The early symptoms of sepsis include: a high temperature (fever) or, due to changes in circulation, a low body temperature instead. chills and shivering.

Is Aloe Vera good for insect bites?

Did you know that aloe vera is a fantastic, natural, antiseptic agent? That’s what makes it a good natural remedy for mosquito bites. The vitamins and minerals found in aloe vera will help to reduce the pain, swelling and itching. On top of that, it will also help the bite heal faster.