Bee and wasp stings are common during spring and summer, and while most cause mild symptoms, severe allergic reactions such ...

Occasionally, a white center will appear where your skin has been punctured, where the stinger of the bee will become visible, says Dr. Payel Gupta, the medical director of Allergy, Asthma and ...

If stung by a bee, you should calmly remove the stinger, wash the area, and use ice to reduce swelling. Unless you’re allergic to the bee’s toxin or experiencing signs of a severe allergic ...

A small white spot may appear where the stinger punched through the skin, she adds. In comparison to other bee species, the sting of a honeybee leaves behind a barbed stinger. This typically ...