But you can look for redness, swelling and itching. Then you can apply calamine lotion. Fleas Theses bites can appear as a cluster of small, itchy red bumps. Place an ice on site, or you can dab with calamine lotion to help stop itching. Often times people can be allergic to bites as well as stings.
Allergic reactions are fairly common.
They occur more often in people with a family history of allergies. Most of these reactions are mild and can be treated at home. Substances that don't bother most of us can cause allergic reactions in some people. While first time exposure may only produce a mild reaction, repeated exposures may lead to more serious reactions. Once a person is sensitized even a very limited exposure to an allergen can trigger a severe reaction.