Bug Bites? Both arms

[KD870]

For about the last month, I've had these "bumps" appearing on my arms.  It starts kinda like a bug bite...itchy and if you squeeze them, there is a clear liquid that comes out (kinda like a new pimple).  I guess I stratch them during the night and they turn into sores that take like 3 weeks to go away.  It seems to be spreading and now I'm thinking it might be some other kind of infection and not a bug bite.  Anybody?

[Sheri9963]

Hello, I have bites that sound similar to yours. Mine are from the tiny little gnats called no see ums. They are horrible and I have had mine for about 5 weeks. Once you scratch them they scab over and itch and burn. It's like a vicous cycle because when they never seem to heal if you scratch them at all. The ones that have healed are leaving pink flat scars. I did see a doctor who prescribed an antibiotic, but it doesn't seem to be helping. These bugs are small enough to come in through your screens in the windows. If your not being bitten when outside they could be getting into your house. Good luck!

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi

These sound like insect bites that caused a skin reaction. The whitish fluid may be secondary to the inflammation. You may apply mupirocin antibacterial ointment over the area. This is antibacterial to prevent any infections from setting in. Wash the affected skin with a mild cleanser and avoid picking on these bumps. Do not scratch to exfoliate. Try to check your clothes, linens and beddings for any bugs .Wash your linens in hot water and see if there is any improvement.

[Prizma]

Have you checked your bed for bedbugs? They come out during the night and love to nibble on us. Check EVERYTHING in regards to your bed--the mattress, bedding, crevices, everywhere. You can't miss them... they leave marks as well as they're kinda big.

Right now on the West Coast we're having major problems with bedbugs.

I'd start there..