What they look like: Another too-close-for-comfort pest are head lice , which leave patches of red, abraded spots on the scalp and surrounding skin like this one pictured.
You might not even see the bites first—the initial giveaway might be tiny lice eggs a. This can actually cause trouble sleeping. Sores caused by scratching can also develop easily. The only solution is getting rid of the bugs ASAP. What they look like: Like bed bug or lice bites, flea bites are red bumps that appear in lines and clusters. Fleas tend to bite around the ankles and in warm places like the knees, groin, and armpits—but honestly, they usually prefer your pets.
Symptoms to note: Flea bites are very itchy, and they might even become sore or painful, causing a rash around the affected skin. Scratching the bites could cause these symptoms to worsen or even lead to infection. What it looks like: There are a few major fly species that bother people in the United States, including deer, horse, stable, and black flies.
Some might even bleed. Blackfly bites also might swell. Pictured here is a horse fly bite. Symptoms to note: More often than not, fly bites are going to hurt. After the pain subsides, some may also become itchy, but most fly bites are innocuous.
What they look like: Sand fly bites are distinct from those of other flies. They can appear alone, but often present in groups of small, red bumps or blisters. Symptoms to note: Sand fly bites are generally painful and may start to itch. In certain parts of the world—including the tropics, subtropics, and southern Europe—they can transmit cutaneous leischmaniasis , a parasitic infection that causes skin lesions and ulcers.
What they look like: Also known as berry bugs or harvest mites, chiggers are those tiny, red mites that are almost invisible to the naked eye.
Their bites take the form of flat, red patches or raised, red bumps, and they sometimes might even become blisters or pustules. Chiggers often bite the ankles, wrists, thighs, groin, and waist. What they look like: Some ants can bite and sting. Contact dermatitis may hurt as much as it itches, and it may present with inflammation and blisters. Prescription medication, such as antihistamines and cortisone, may be necessary if the reaction is severe.
Working with healthcare professionals can help people identify their triggers, which can be complicated. Avoiding triggers is a key part of managing contact dermatitis, along with thoroughly washing the affected area with soap and water after exposure happens. Learn more about contact dermatitis here. The human itch mite is responsible for scabies. This mite digs its way through the top layer of the skin and lays eggs.
Its tunnels can sometimes be visible on the surface of the skin, where they appear as raised, crooked, skin colored lines. However, the most common symptom of scabies is itchy bumps on the skin. These are like mosquito bites, only smaller. Sites of the body that this very itchy condition commonly affects include the wrists, the elbows, between the fingers, and behind the knees. Only a prescription lotion will treat scabies effectively, and individuals need to follow the application directions exactly.
Anyone who has had extensive skin-to-skin contact with someone with scabies should also seek treatment. It is very important that people with scabies thoroughly wash and dry all of their clothes, towels, sheets, bedding, and other household items. Other remedies for scabies may also help. Also known as atopic dermatitis, this common condition causes itchy, red, irritated skin that can sometimes develop bumps. In the long term, it can make the skin thicker, scaly, and flaky, as well as causing it to change color.
Scratching makes eczema worse and increases the risk of infection. Eczema occurs due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors, which prompt the immune system to overreact to certain triggers, such as laundry soap or sweating. It typically affects the face, elbows, knees, scalp, and backs of the hands. According to the National Eczema Association , treating eczema calls for a mix of self-care, OTC drugs, and prescription medications. People with eczema can identify and learn to manage or avoid triggers for their outbreaks.
Mites usually bite uncovered skin, but you may be bitten on your tummy and thighs if your pet has mites and has been sitting on your lap. Some mites burrow into the skin and cause a condition called scabies. Flea bites can cause small, itchy red lumps that are sometimes grouped in lines or clusters.
Blisters may also occasionally develop. Fleas from cats and dogs often bite below the knee, commonly around the ankles. You may also get flea bites on your forearms if you've been stroking or holding your pet.
Bites from spiders in the UK are uncommon, but some native spiders — such as the false widow spider — are capable of giving a nasty bite. Spider bites leave small puncture marks on the skin, which can be painful and cause redness and swelling.
Some spiders bites can cause you to feel or be sick, sweating and dizziness. Bites can also become infected or cause a severe allergic reaction in rare cases. Get medical help immediately if you have any severe or worrying symptoms after a spider bite. The most common ant in the UK, the black garden variety, does not sting or bite, but red ants, wood ants and flying ants sometimes do. Ant bites and stings are generally harmless, although you'll probably feel a nip and a pale pink mark may develop on your skin.
All ladybirds can bite, but a type called the harlequin ladybird found throughout much of the UK is more aggressive and tends to bite more often. The harlequin ladybird can be red or orange with multiple spots. Look out for a white spot on its head — other ladybirds do not have these patches.
Flower bugs are common insects that feed on aphids and mites. You can identify the common flower bug by its tiny oval body, reflective wings and orange-brown legs. The caterpillars of the oak processionary moth are a real pest.
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