Insect Bite Treatments Reston VA

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

Local Businesses

Wheeler, Mary – Austin-Weston Ctr For Cosmetic

(703) 893-6168
1825 Samuel Morse Dr
Reston, VA 22096


Byron David Poindexter

703-893-6168
1825 Samuel Morse Dr
Reston, VA 20190


Gottlieb, Wendy R – Plastic Surgery Assoc Of No Va

(703) 668-9499
1850 Town Center Pkwy # 301
Reston, VA 22096


Center For Cosmetic Dermatology

1-703-766-2220
1830 Town Center Dr
Reston, VA 20190


Freedman, Bruce M – Plastic Surgery Assoc Of No Va

(703) 790-5700
1800 Town Center Dr Ste 320
Reston, VA 20190


Rostami Soheila

(571) 203-1300
1860 Town Center Dr Ste 250
Reston, VA 20190


Lindsey William H

(703) 790-5700
1800 Town Center Dr Ste 320
Reston, VA 20190


New Image Plastic Surgery

(703) 742-8004
1800 Town Center Dr Ste 412
Reston, VA 20190


Dr.Maithily Nandedkar

(703) 860-1818
1801 Robert Fulton Drive
Reston, VA 20191


Weston, George W – Austin-Weston Ctr For Cosmetic

(703) 893-6168
1825 Samuel Morse Dr
Reston, VA 22096


Robert W Gurney

(703) 437-7744
11315 Sunset Hills Rd
Reston, VA 20190


Yousefi, Jamal – Aesthetic & Laser Plastic Surg

(703) 255-4922
11870 Sunrise Valley Dr
Reston, VA 22096


Syed Amiry

(703) 766-2220
1830 Town Center Dr Ste 410
Reston, VA 20190


Thomas Michael O Neill

(703) 435-3434
11705 Bowman Green Drive
Reston, VA 20190


Plastic Surgery Assoc Of No Va

(703) 668-9499
1850 Town Center Pkwy Ste 301
Reston, VA 20190


Freedman, Bruce M – Plastic Surgery Assoc Of No Va

(703) 904-7800
1800 Town Center Dr # 320
Reston, VA 22096


Syed Amiry

(703) 766-2220
1830 Town Center Dr – Suite 410
Reston, VA 20190


Thomas Michael O’Neill

703-435-3434
11705 Bowman Green Dr
Reston, VA 20190


George Weston

(703) 893-6168
1825 Samuel Morse Drive
Reston, VA 20190


Suzanne Kim Doud Galli, Phd

(703) 787-0199
1860 Town Center Dr Ste 260
Reston, VA 20190


Insect Bite Treatments FAQ in Reston, VA

Do you need to go to the doctor for bug bites?

Most bug bites can be treated at home. Hydrocortisone cream and topical/oral antihistamines work quickly to reduce swelling and itching. However, if a scab looks infected, or if a bite’s swelling does not reduce within several days of the initial event, it’s time to see a doctor.

What kind of bite leaves a big red bump?

Chigger bites are itchy red bumps that can look like pimples, blisters, or small hives. They are usually found around the waist, ankles, or in warm skin folds. They get bigger and itchier over several days, and often appear in groups.

Can you get sepsis from an infected insect bite?

If the bacterial infection is left untreated, it can spread to your lymph nodes and eventually get into your bloodstream, possibly even your tissues and bones. This is a condition called a systemic bacterial infection. It’s also known as sepsis.

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 do bite itches last?

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

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.

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.

What do bed spider bites look like?

Bites normally look like small, flat or raised areas that may become inflamed, itchy, red or blistered.

Which ointment is best for insect bites?

General insect bites. Soothe them all with an ice cube, a cold washcloth, calamine lotion, a paste of baking soda, or an over-the-counter hydrocortisone ointment. For mosquito or other minor bites, try calamine lotion.

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.

What is the best cream for insect bites?

For itching – ask your pharmacist about suitable treatments, including crotamiton cream or lotion, hydrocortisone cream or ointment and antihistamine tablets. For swelling – try regularly applying a cold compress or ice pack to the affected area, or ask your pharmacist about treatments such as antihistamine tablets.

How do you tell if you’ve been bitten by a bed bug?

The bite marks are similar to that of a mosquito or a flea — a slightly swollen and red area that may itch and be irritating. The bite marks may be random or appear in a straight line. Other symptoms of bed bug bites include insomnia, anxiety, and skin problems that arise from profuse scratching of the bites.