Doctors explain everything you need to know about Lyme disease and what to do if you find a tick attached to your skin.

The recommendation for treating most bug bites starts the same, according to Dr. Arnold: Wash it with soap and water, apply a cool compress, and monitor for signs of infection after the bite.

Getting a tick bite doesn't automatically spell medical emergency, but it is important to know what to do next.

Patrick Corbin’s first home start and win almost didn't happen after an apparent insect bite in his backyard Monday left him ...

This virus primarily spreads through the bite of tiny biting midges – those ... 3 to 8 days after you’ve been bitten by an infected insect. At first, you might think you’ve just caught ...

but they promise to soothe the irritation caused by a bug bite. Do they work? “They aren’t a miracle cure, but they can reduce itching, protect the skin and help prevent infection from ...

Impetigo is a highly transmissible bacterial skin infection that involves blistering. It can occur when bacteria enter the skin through a cut or insect bite, commonly affecting young children.

Two more kinds of ticks can cause red meat allergies than previously thought. See the new species, learn where all 3 live, ...

If a dog bite pierces the skin, bacteria can get into the body, which can cause an infection. This can cause symptoms, such as pain, swelling, and drainage from the wound. Washing the wound ...

They also suggest using DEET insect repellent on skin and ... That could spread infected fluids or force them into the bite. Don't put nail polish or petroleum jelly on the tick or use a lit ...