Bug bites on your foot can cause swelling, itching, and discomfort. Identify the type of bite and use proper treatments.

The classic rash of Lyme disease, known as erythema migrans, usually becomes visible from one to two weeks after a tick bite and tends not to be itchy. “However, some individuals do develop a ...

If a tick does bite you and you don't notice, it will fall off on its own after a few days. Your skin will likely become red and itchy at the spot after the tick falls off. Many people don't ...

"I develop an itchy, burning welt at the site of the tick bite, shortly after the tick attempts to embed its mouthparts," Ostfeld said. The welt lasts a few days, but it's harmless for him.