Does spit really help with a mosquito bite? And onion with a bee sting? An expert gives answers on how to respond to common insect attacks. Andrea Warnecke/dpa It could be such a wonderful summer's ...

Insect repellents, such as those with DEET, can help you prevent bug bites and stings. Common bug bites and stings often cause itchy, red bumps on your skin. Simple home remedies, such as creams and ...

Bed bug bites are itchy bumps that appear in clusters on your skin. While harmless, it's important to treat your symptoms and get rid of bed bugs.

It can be distressing to wake up with a mysterious swollen red rash on your ankle. 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 ...

It's time to say "bye-bye" bug bites. It's time to say "bye-bye" to bug bites. As summer is still in full effect, so are lots of bugs that are ready to bite or sting exposed skin. Whether you are ...

Experts say there are certain at-home methods you should follow before and after you get a bug bite. Anupong Thongchan / EyeEm via Getty Images You spray yourself with bug spray or fire up a ...

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 ...

Applying a cold compress is one of the easiest ways to relieve itching from insect bites. Wrap some ice cubes in a clean ...

The only thing peskier than a mosquito bite is the bump on the skin and the urge to scratch that follows. When a mosquito bites the skin, it deposits antigens, or substances that cause the immune ...

As record-setting heat waves become more frequent, your skin is likely to feel hot and bothered at some point this summer. Limiting sun exposure and avoiding sunburn should be a top seasonal priority ...