Could that rash be an insect bite? And what kind of bug bit you? The answers aren't so easy to figure out. Even for experts, it can be challenging to decipher insect bites. Using your skin's ...

Cellulitis is a skin infection that can occur when bacteria enter an open bug bite. Early treatment is crucial. Learn how to ...

And while no one wants a bug bite, ticks are significantly more threatening than most ... Formally called “erythema migrans,” ...

Medically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MD A rash, or dermatitis (eczema), on the neck is skin inflammation and irritation. It causes a change in appearance and texture on the front, sides, or back of the ...

Getting a tick bite doesn't automatically spell medical emergency, but it is important to know what to do next.

Cellulitis usually occurs after there is a break in the skin, from a cut, abrasion, ulcer, bug bite, or even a rash, allowing bacteria to enter.

You can typically treat bug bites and stings at home with anti-itch creams and over-the-counter (OTC) antihistamines. Bites and stings typically result in similar symptoms, like red bumps with ...

The child in the case study had suffered facial scratches from a feral cat at the age of two, then developed seizures two ...

As the tick season approaches, Emplify Health by Gundersen encourages everyone to stay informed and vigilant. By taking ...

In a new case study, researchers from North Carolina State University found Bartonella henselae, Babesia odocoilei and Babesia divergens-like MO-1 DNA in brain tissue samples from a young child with ...