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flea bites how do you stop them from bleeding ?

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Stop scratching: One you stop scratching the scab will form and they will stop bleeding. Apply gentle pressure until the bleeding stops.

Question 2

why do flea bites take ages to heal and why do they keep bleeding when i get out of shower or bath ? help

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FLEA BITES: Flea bites maybe small lesion to big ulcers due to sucking of blood mostly on legs and feet.It may cause allergy reactions or infections.See your md for further evaluation and treatment.

Question 3

want images of flea bites on humans?

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Here you go: For bites use benadryl, (diphenhydramine) Hydrocortisone cream, clean wound thoroughly and watch for signs of infection.

Question 4

how long do water flea bites last?

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Up to you: 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 5

need to see photos of flea bites on humans?

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Here you go: For bites use benadryl, (diphenhydramine) Hydrocortisone cream, clean wound thoroughly and watch for signs of infection.

Question 6

what does flea bites look like on a 3 year old?

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Papules on the legs: He would get itchy small pink spots on his legs and ankles.

Question 7

what are the side effects of flea bites on humans?

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Depending on...: ...Where you live, here is a list of possible infections fleas have been known to carry:

http://www.Kingcounty.Gov/healthservices/health/ehs/zoonotics/fleas.Aspx.

Question 8

how long after a flea bites does the spot go away?

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Depends on early Rx: Treating flea bites promptly with cool compresses, 1 % hydrocortisone/calmine and perhaps an oral antihistamine (claritin/zyrtec) and tending to the scar after the lesions heal will minimize their appearance. If they are severe, exfoliation, moisturizing, sun block and over the counter anti scar treatment (mederma/neosporin scar solution) are starters for fading the scars.

Question 9

my 7 month old is covered in flea bites, what can i do?

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Avoid flea exposure: Keep the bite sites clean and apply a small dab of antibiotic ointment like Mupirocin to avoid infection. Decrease itching with after-bite. Rid your home of fleas with the assistance of an exterminator and treat your flea-ridden animals. Then protect them with monthly flea treatment.

Question 10

what can be done to stop flea bites from ruining my skin?

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Flea bites: You can use 1% Hydrocortisone on the bites or use antihistamines locally.  Avoid scratching. However the bigger issue is that you must get rid of the fleas.  This can be very difficult so many people elect to hire a pest control professional.

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