A hike or going on any outdoor adventure can leave you feeling good-exhausted, at peace, and connected to nature. But you might also end up with a less pleasant souvenir: a gnarly bug bite—or ...

Plus, how to treat and prevent the welts.

Researchers found two species of skin bacteria linked to fewer mosquito bites. Animal tests suggest they could lead to a new ...

Learn how to prevent, identify and treat insect bites and stings. Discover fast first-aid remedies, effective OTC products and emergency red flags.

Seeing any insect scuttle around your home is cause for concern, but when it's a bug that bites, all bets are off. Of course, a slew of different bugs can cruise around your place, making it tough to ...

Bug bites are common during the summer, but some can develop into serious skin infections that require medical treatment. Dr. Lacy Anderson says a painful, bright red bump that looks like a large ...

Bug bites happen here and there, but if you happen to spot several bug bites at once, it’s understandable to question what decided to make a meal out of you. If you’ve already ruled out mosquito bites ...

Both bug bites and hives can cause red, itchy bumps on your skin. While it can be difficult to tell them apart, learning key features and characteristics of each can help. Hives and bug bites are ...

UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics is seeing a viral stomach bug and allergies this week. Pediatricians at Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital are seeing rashes, insect bites, impetigo, ...

The clues often turn up days after the fact, and one of them has nothing to do with your skin at all.