Quick Guide Lyme Disease Symptoms, Rash, Treatments

Bugs & Bites Slideshow

What do bed bug bites look like? See spider bite pictures and learn how to identify bug bites from mosquitos, bees, bed bugs, wasps, and more. See what their bites & stings look like and how to treat bug bites.

Bed bugs (from the insect family Cimicidae) are small, reddish-brown tick-like insects that feed by sucking the blood of mammals. They are often found in poorly sanitized areas or in crowded living quarters.

Chiggers (Bites)

• grassy fields,
• gardens,
• parks,
• forests, and
• moist areas around lakes or rivers.

Headaches can be divided into two categories: primary headaches and secondary headaches. Migraine headaches, tension headaches, and cluster headaches are considered primary headaches. Secondary headaches are caused by disease. Headache symptoms vary with the headache type. Over-the-counter pain relievers provide short-term relief for most headaches.

Itching can be a common problem. Itches can be localized or generalized. There are many causes of itching to include: infection (jock itch, vaginal itch), disease (hyperthyroidism, liver or kidney), reactions to drugs, and skin infestations (pubic or body lice). Treatment for itching varies depending on the cause of the itch.

Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is a bacterial illness, which is spread by ticks when they bite the skin. Initially the disease affects the skin causing a reddish rash associated with flu-like symptoms. It takes weeks to months after the initial redness of the skin for its effects to spread throughout the body. Lyme disease can be treated with antibiotics. Lyme disease can be prevented by using tick avoidance techniques.

Lyme Disease Pictures

Lyme disease is transmitted through a bite from a specific type of tick. See a picture of Lyme Disease and learn more about the health topic.

Lyme Disease Slideshow

Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi transmitted to humans through infected deer ticks. Lyme disease symptoms include a bull's-eye shaped rash. See pictures of Lyme disease rashes and ticks that carry Lyme disease.

Lyme Disease Quiz

What you do not know about Lyme disease may surprise you. Learn the causes, symptoms, treatments, and complications of this arthritic condition with the Lyme Disease Quiz.

Nausea and Vomiting

Nausea is an uneasiness of the stomach that often precedes vomiting. Nausea and vomiting are not diseases, but they are symptoms of many conditions. The causes of vomiting differ according to age, and treatment depends upon the cause of nausea and vomiting.

The word "rash" means an outbreak of red bumps on the body. The way people use this term, "a rash" can refer to many different skin conditions. The most common of these are scaly patches of skin and red, itchy bumps or patches all over the place.

RMSF Slideshow

Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a disease carried by ticks that can be fatal if not treated. See pictures of the symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever here.

Spider Bites (Black Widow and Brown Recluse)

• nausea,
• vomiting,
• fever,
• headache,
• abdominal pain,
• joint pain, and more.

Summer Skin Quiz

When it comes to summer, there plenty of hazards under the sun! Take the Summer Skin Hazards Quiz and clue in on the dangers to your summer skin!

Summer Skin Hazards

Don't let spider bites, sunburn, poison ivy, chigger bites, and jellyfish stings sabotage your healthy skin. Learn how you can stay safe and still enjoy summertime fun.