Question 1

i have questions about bed bug bites.

Accepted Answer

Annoying: Don't scratch. A simple over the counter Hydrocortisone cram applied 2-3 times daily plus an oral antihistamine such as Claritin (loratadine) or zyrtec ( i prefer the latter).

Question 2

i think i have bed bug bites help asap?

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Well...: Here are some tell tale signs that your bites are being  caused by bedbugs. First you may notice blood smears on  your bedding  (yes this is your blood).  Second you may see amber colored “shells” which occurs when the bed bug sheds it's exoskeleton.  A third sign of infestation is bug feces on your sheets (brown- black specks). The fourth sign can occur with a heavy infestations – an odor that is.

Question 3

what medicine is recommended for bed bug bites?

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Bed Bugs: Oral or topical antihistamines for itchy bites. If you develop a skin infection from scratching bedbug bites, your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic. Your best bet may be to hire a professional exterminator, who may use a combination of pesticides and nonchemical treatments.

Question 4

what should i do if i think i have bed bug bites?

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Skin rashes: First, you need to make sure your suspicion is correct since many skin rashes may look like bed bug bites. A folliculitis, skin boil due to infections... Can look similar. If you actually see a bug that bite you, you should clean your bed, change the mattress / pillow and wash all linens in hot water to kill the bugs. You can apply otc cortizone (hydrocortisone) cream on the skin lesion to make it heal faster.

Question 5

how do infected bed bug bites look?

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Like impetigo: Bed bug bites look like any insect bite.The fact that you wake up with them & they are numerous alerts you that you're sleeping with an uninvited guest. If they become infected with staphylococcus on your skin because you couldn't stop scratching or picking the bites become red, weepy & crusty. Then these new lesions grow & spread to other parts of your skin. You may need an antibiotic from a hcp.

Question 6

are there any long term side effects of bed bug bites?

Accepted Answer

No: Except for potential to scar if you scratch yourself too aggressively.

Question 7

what to bed bug bites look like--similar to spider bites?

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Sometimes: Most insect which draw a blood meal though a bite will cause a local reaction with redness, swelling, warmth and itch.  It is often impossible to tell these apart, but bedbugs will often leave a straight line or repeat bites whereas other bugs like mosquitos, fleas, etc. May look scattered.  However, there are treated in the same way - wound care, steroid creams and antihistamines.

Question 8

what is the difference between flea bites and bed bug bites?

Accepted Answer

Location: Location, location, location. Flea bites will occur close to ground, so for most of us that's legs only. Bed bugs anywhere on the body. Both produce itchy red bumps.

Question 9

how do i tell the difference between bed bug bites and spider bites?

Accepted Answer

Insect bites: Bed bug bites will be multiple and all over your body whereas a spider bite is usually a single bite with a much larger initial puncture site and significant redness and swelling above and beyond a bed bug bite.

Question 10

i need to know what's an effective way to stop bed bug bites from itching?

Accepted Answer

It is essential to: Eradicate the bed bugs. In the meantime, Benadryl (diphenhydramine) can be helpful to reduce itching. Good luck.

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