Question 1

how to tell if i have bedbug bites or flea bites. every thing i see online does not really help i am so lost and confused?

Accepted Answer

May be: hard to tell. Flea bites  are grouped in 3-4, prefer creases, ankles, legs, armpits, waist. Bed bugs can affect any part of the body, usually open ones (face, arms, etc.), sometimes paired (group of 2).

Question 2

i have a 13 month old with 3 big bug bites. i believe it might be ant bites or flea. they are quarter size big and they are itchy because she has scratched them. can i use children's benadryl itch cooling gel? her current weight is 17 lbs.

Accepted Answer

Insect bites: The three bite marks can because by flea bites.  1/2 teaspoon or 3 ml of liquid Benadryl (diphenhydramine) every 4 to 6 hours to help with The itching.The Benadryl (diphenhydramine) itch gel is helpful. Make sure that your child does not get the Benadryl (diphenhydramine) itch gel from her fingers into her mouth.  if your child has a fever or the insect bites get larger or become painful,  she should be seen at the doctors office.  cool compress.

Question 3

how would i know if these bites are from fleas?

Accepted Answer

Flea bites.: Flea bites may be clustered into 3 itchy bumps that bleed & blanch (turn white) when you press on them. They tend to be found at skin folds (breast or groin) & folds of joints (ankle, knee, elbow, axilla). A rash may develop and swelling can occur as well as secondary infection from scratching. Sometime biopsy is needed to make an accurate diagnosis.

Question 4

do flea bites spread?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Flea bites result in red spots surrounded by reddened haloes. They are extremely itchy and cause great discomfort. Fleas often target the legs and feet of human victims and may infest the entire bodies of domestic house pets.Treating flea bites merely addresses one symptom of an infestation. Extermination methods should be conducted in conjunction with bite treatment to keep from spreading.

Question 5

are flea bites dangerous?

Accepted Answer

No: Simply an annoyance!

Question 6

fleas, bites what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Over-the-counter med: For flea bites, people use oral Claritin, Zyrtec, or Benadryl (diphenhydramine) to block histamine that causes itching. Hydrocortisone 1% cream 2-3 times a day on the bites for about 5 days will help them go away. For more itch relief, one can put an anti-itch gel such as "Itch-X" on bites. Itch-X has an anesthetic to numb the itch. If bites are growing or painful, a doctor can evaluate.

Question 7

i have very bad flea bites?

Accepted Answer

Flea bites: If you are allergic to the bites, then they will itch for weeks.  If you scratch them, they will itch until you quit scratching them.  They can cause hard bumps called nodules if you continue to rub or scratch.  Also, are the fleas still around?  Other bites can look like flea bites and last a long time, such as scabies and other mites.  Hydrocortisone cream and oral Benadryl (diphenhydramine) will help the itch.

Question 8

how to heal flea bites fast?

Accepted Answer

Flea Bites : If the flea bite not infected, topical steroid will flea enhance healing and decrease itching . 
Thank you.

Question 9

how long do flea bites last?

Accepted Answer

It depends: If you are not getting rid of the source of the fleas, you will keep getting them. Use an appropriate pesticide (safe around animals) and have your pets treated as well. Avoid scratching and keep all bites clean. Caladryl clear may help prevent itching, and allow them to heal more quickly.

Question 10

how long do flea bites itch?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Usually one to two weeks. To hasten resolution, try a topical steroid and take an antihistamine.

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How to tell if i have bedbug bites or flea bites. every thing i see online does not really help i am so lost and confused?

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I have a 13 month old with 3 big bug bites. i believe it might be ant bites or flea. they are quarter size big and they are itchy because she has scratched them. can i use children's benadryl itch cooling gel? her current weight is 17 lbs.

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Fleas, bites what can i do?

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