Question 1

i have tiny white bumps on my legs that turn into scabs. i have about 6 of them now just on my legs, i thought it was bed bugs but what do you think?

Accepted Answer

Keratosis Pilaris: This is a common condition affecting people from across the spectrum of all ages. The treatment is generally simple with topical exfoliants, anti acne preperations, which help to turn over the superficial layers of skin for a healthier newer skin layer. This may cause some regness and itemporary inflammation and resolves with continued treatment. Severe cases may need prescription meds fro your dr

Question 2

i went to the hospital almost two weeks and i was told i had bed bug bites, the bites turned into hives and some are scabs. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Be rechecked: If there has been an unexpected change be rechecked. They may be infected. All the best.

Question 3

i have these small bite looking things on my legs and they itch really bad so when i scratch them they bleed and than scab over. not bed bugs though?

Accepted Answer

Chiggers: Trombiculidae  (also called berry bugs, harvest mites, red bugs, scrub-itch mites and aoutas) are a family of mites.

Question 4

i was curious it's bedbug bites could be turned into a scab?

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If scratched -yes: Bed bug bites may cause no symptoms or signs in some people. When there is a reaction, it may not show until several days after the bed bug has bitten. It can cause pink, swollen, itchy lesions on the skin. What can be telltale is when there is a linear track of lesions from sequential feedings – but that does not always occur.

Question 5

safe to rip open a typical old mattress used by many people for years to find bed bugs? has lots of people's dried sweat & who knows what else in it.

Accepted Answer

I wouldn't: Dust mite, bed bugs, dead tissue, etc.. Pretty disgusting. Bedbugs signs: 1. Blood smears on bedding (turn black over time).  2. Amber colored “shells” = shedded exoskeletons.  3. Bug feces on sheets (brown- black dots). 4. W heavy infestation, bug's secretions leave “musty sweet”odor.  Don't expect to “see” eggs. They're nocturnal ; in small crevices, translucent ; 1/16th inch long.  Adults are.

Question 6

how do you get rid of bed bugs from clothing without dry cleaning?

Accepted Answer

Bed bugs: Some professional exterminators use portable devices to raise the temperature of a room to a lethal temperature. All stages of bedbugs can be killed at 122 f (50 c). In some cases, you may have to throw out heavily infested items such as mattresses or couches.

Question 7

i have some raised dry patches on my but area and i wanted to know if it's bed bug bites? i am a african american

Accepted Answer

Doubt bed bugs: "Raised dry patches" doesn't suggest bug bites, and bed bugs would not limit their meals to your buttock area, more likely itchy red bumps in several locations. Sounds like some other kind of dermatitis. Not enough information to even guess at the cause, but your race or skin color almost certainly has nothing to do with it. See a doctor, preferably a dermatologist. Good luck!

Question 8

what are these red bumps all over my body? i keep seeing that theyre bed bug bites but i really do not want to believe that theyre bed bug bites. theyre a bit red, not itchy, and they feel dry and scaly?

Accepted Answer

: These red bumps need to be inspected by your PCP /dermatologist. Do you have any pets at home. How long do you have these lesions. Are these bumps appearing in clusters or are discreet. Location of the bumps matters. Pl. consult your PCP.

Question 9

large itchy red/brown bites after night.turn dry and flaky.only on stomach and back.few underneath my underwear.15+tiny on waist recently.bed bugs??

Accepted Answer

Possible: hard to tell without seeing. are there any signs of bed bugs like brownish stains on bed? there are products available over the counter to eradicate.

Question 10

checked for lice, bed bugs & tree mites. no bites nothing but dandruff. can dry skin can make you feel it on other body parts? dry skin but oily hair?

Accepted Answer

Yes: More severe dry skin is also called eczema. Stay well hydrated, moisturize your skin daily, and take cool (instead of hot) showers. Yes, you can have dry skin and oily hair.

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I have tiny white bumps on my legs that turn into scabs. i have about 6 of them now just on my legs, i thought it was bed bugs but what do you think?

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I went to the hospital almost two weeks and i was told i had bed bug bites, the bites turned into hives and some are scabs. what do i do?

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I have these small bite looking things on my legs and they itch really bad so when i scratch them they bleed and than scab over. not bed bugs though?

A member asked:

I was curious it's bedbug bites could be turned into a scab?

A member asked:

Safe to rip open a typical old mattress used by many people for years to find bed bugs? has lots of people's dried sweat & who knows what else in it.

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How do you get rid of bed bugs from clothing without dry cleaning?

A member asked:

I have some raised dry patches on my but area and i wanted to know if it's bed bug bites? i am a african american

A member asked:

What are these red bumps all over my body? i keep seeing that theyre bed bug bites but i really do not want to believe that theyre bed bug bites. theyre a bit red, not itchy, and they feel dry and scaly?

A member asked:

Large itchy red/brown bites after night.turn dry and flaky.only on stomach and back.few underneath my underwear.15+tiny on waist recently.bed bugs??

A member asked:

Checked for lice, bed bugs & tree mites. no bites nothing but dandruff. can dry skin can make you feel it on other body parts? dry skin but oily hair?

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