Are mosquito bites supposed to get this big? (pic)

Question

here are 2 pics of the mosquito bite on my arm, aren't you lucky! do mosquito bites normally get like this? and why does my whole arm feel weird?

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t149/Lolagurl21/Camera057.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t149/Lolagurl21/Camera058.jpg

Answer 1

I didn't see anything. Must be Ok

Answer 2

In general, I believe that mosquito bites are not usually that big. I have however had some pretty big ones like that myself. I would get some after bite medicine and put on it to stop the itching. It may be that big because you are itching it. You should be fine after a week. If it doesn't go down after a week, I would seek go to your doctor.

Answer 3

To be honest, I'm no expert on bug bites, but I've had a few mosquito bites that were the size of a half dollar before. So I think you're fine. If it doesn't clear up in a day or so, I'd say go see a doctor.

Also try putting some ice on it, it might put the swelling down.  

Answer 4

yeah. i've had bigger bites. but still, you have to undergo some tests. mosquitoes are vectors of diseases such as DHF. if you experience recurrent fever for 1 week and you have black stool and feels weak and you get rash-like macules (petechiea) you definiyely need to see a doctor.

Answer 5

If it gets super itchy, and swells realy large, it's probably because your allergic. My Dr. told me to run hot water over the area [as hot as you can stand it] and then put a hot rag on it. It takes away the itching and makes the swelling go down. Also some cortisone cream would help! :)