It bites—as in, some bugs literally bite, leaving their mark and you in pain and with concern. The good news? The answer is generally no. "We share the environment with many insects.

Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD A bug bite that looks like a bruise can come from spiders, hornets, wasps, ...

Ugh—you're scratching and you'd really like to know what bit you: Chigger and bed bug bites often look similar, but there are ...

To identify if your bite was caused by bed bugs, look for clusters of bug bite marks, which should typically be on your face, neck, arms, hands or any other body parts that have been exposed ...

Experts say informed action can be the difference between a simple, itchy nuisance and a major medical emergency ...

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 ...

How to treat most bug bites safely at home. Ever had a very large, inflamed insect bite and freaked out? Tom Miller, MD, talks to Mark Eliason, MD, about the body’s defenses when it comes to bug bites ...

It bites—as in, some bugs literally bite, leaving their mark and you in pain and with concern. The good news? The answer is generally no. "We share the environment with many insects.