Insect bites summary

Insect bites often cause an itchy, red lump to form on the skin. Most insect bites clear within a few days. Insects that commonly bite humans insects include mosquitoes, gnats, ants, bedbugs and fleas.

Insect bites

Close-up of a person scratching a mosquito bite on the arm
What is the best treatment for insect bites?
What a mosquito bite looks like
Mosquito bites: What they look like and how to treat them
man-scratching-bite-on-his-arm
9 common types of insect bites
flea bites on skin
Flea bites on humans: What they look like and how to treat them
When to see a doctor for an infected insect bite
When to see a doctor about an infected insect bite
What an ant bite looks like
What do ant bites look like?
Person holding up arm with swollen insect bite or sting
Insect bites and stings: Symptoms, causes and treatment
Insect Bites or Stings

Latest articles

Infertility
Why can’t I get pregnant? Your illness and fertility questions answered

Medical conditions, concerns and treatments that might cause infertility or make it more difficult to get pregnant.

Why is my vagina dry?
Why is my vagina dry?

Discover the common causes of vaginal dryness before the menopause, including childbirth, breastfeeding and certain medications, and 10 ways to treat ...

Stress and hair loss
Stress and hair loss

Does stress cause hair loss? Find out why you can get some types of hair loss due to stress – including telogen effluvium – and what you can do about ...

Does menopause cause hair loss?
Does menopause cause hair loss?

Dealing with menopause hair loss? Find out why this type of hormonal hair loss is common, and what help and treatment is available.

34% of people say that the pandemic has made them realise they don't want children.
Has COVID-19 put millennials off having kids?

A new poll by Healthily indicates that the Covid pandemic may have played a role in falling birth rates. Some 34% of the 1,000 25 to 35-year-olds surv...

Getting pregnant again after miscarriage
Getting pregnant again after miscarriage

Learn about pregnancy after miscarriage, including how soon it’s possible and when to take a pregnancy test.

Does endometriosis cause infertility?
Does endometriosis cause infertility?

Discover what endometriosis is, how it can affect your fertility, and whether it’s possible to get pregnant if you have it.

Unexplained infertility: Definition, diagnosis and treatment
Unexplained infertility: Definition, diagnosis and treatment

Not everyone who has fertility problems will find a reason for not getting pregnant. Learn about unexplained infertility, including tests and treatmen...

Hair loss in women
Hair loss in women

Wondering why your hair is falling out? Discover the causes of hair loss in women, plus hair loss treatment options and self-care tips.

Infertility in women: symptoms, causes and treatment
Infertility in women: symptoms, causes and treatment

Infertility is when you can’t get pregnant, despite having unprotected sex. Find out about the signs and symptoms of infertility in women, as well as ...

View all