Scratching away at your mosquito bites after spending the day outside? Those irritable itches are a reaction to mosquito bites. But what causes your skin to react that way? Here’s more on why ...

Mosquito bites are an (unfortunate) inevitability of spending more time in nature, and during the summer months, sometimes it simply does not matter how much bug spray you apply. If you are battling ...

There are a number of ways to stop scratching, from medicines to mental tricks. By Elizabeth Passarella I’m one of the unfortunate souls who, for reasons still only loosely explained by science, seems ...

If you’re hiking in the woods, it shouldn’t come as a surprise to get bitten by a mosquito on the trail, but other times, it can seemingly feel like a mosquito bite just appears out of nowhere.

Buggin’ out? There’s a hot new way to stop the itch. Powered by your smartphone, the pocket-sized gadget skips creams and chemicals in favor of heat to soothe insect bites. The Post spoke with Dr.

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. Having an itchy bug bite can drive you nuts and make you willing to ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Mosquito bites can be bothersome and itchy, especially during warm ...

Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Hives are red, raised bumps that stem from allergies, infections, or stress.Flea and chigger bites look like small, red, pimple-like bumps and feel very ...

Having an itchy bug bite can drive you nuts and make you willing to do anything to resolve it. Thankfully, there are several bug bite treatments to soothe the scratching. While most of these ...

Here’s more on why mosquitoes bite, how your body reacts to those bites and why. Why do mosquitoes bite people? Both male and female mosquitoes feed on flower nectar, but female mosquitoes also forage ...