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Insect bite (with photos)

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ChorizoDog · 21/09/2024 08:06

Hello,

I keep being bit by something. I’m not usually too prone to bites. I've had one get infected recently, needing antibiotics.

I woke up with another yesterday, on my leg. Are any of you bug experts and think you can identify what it is from?

I've been taking antihistamines and using hydrocortisone cream on them. This one is particularly itchy, but one on my arm doesn't itch at all 🤷🏼‍♀️

Any ideas? I’m about to embark on a massive clean of my bedroom, under-bed, etc but just wondered if anyone had any ideas.

Thanks!

Insect bite (with photos)
Insect bite (with photos)
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almondfinger · 21/09/2024 08:26

Spider? They are coming into the house now to find a warm winter home.

very itchy.

orion678 · 21/09/2024 08:32

Following because I am getting mystery bites with some regularity. Hideously itchy, but I'm getting significant allergic reactions to them. I'm not seeing any bugs at home and I can't believe it would be spiders with the frequency I'm getting them.

ChorizoDog · 21/09/2024 19:54

I did think spider as there are 2 blisters.

I wouldn't mind if I had a garden, I live in a flat!

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orion678 · 22/09/2024 12:41

I had to get prednisone prescribed by my GP for my latest bites- I had a swollen area 12cm wide on my arm from one. They said it's unlikely to be spiders given the frequency with which I'm getting bites- spider bites are actually relatively rare. Not to say yours aren't spider bites - just totally flummoxed as to what keeps biting me!!

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