Question 1

bed bug bites on side of face / and back of left arm on my right hand my thumb is num

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Bed bugs?: Are you sure they are bedbugs? How long have you have them and do they come and go? They should not cause numbness in your thumb. See your doctor for a good evaluation or a dermatologist if the problem continues.

Question 2

what does a bed bug bites look like usually?

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Red bumps: Usually a raised red and swollen bump (s)
it is typically itchy and when scratched can become open and scabbed.

Question 3

can you tell me how bed bug bites look like?

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Bed bug bites may: have no sx's/signs except for 2 small skin puncture points. A reaction may show from an hr to several days later. It can cause itchy, pink, swollen, lesions w clear center. If hypersensitive blisters may occur. Telltale sign is linear track of lesions from sequential feedings – doesn't always occur. Bites are in areas exposed while sleeping-arms, shoulders, neck &amp; legs.

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

do bed bug bites look like shingles?

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Bed Bugs: No.  They have very different characteristics.  Please google each and click on images at top to see what each one looks like.

Question 6

how to treat bed bug bites on 4 month old?

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Throw the mattress: Bed bugs are an infestation that is hard to eradicate. Throw away the mattress where the child sleeps and wash all linen and clothes in hot water. Treat his itching with oral over the counter antihistamines and moisturizing lotions.

Question 7

what is the difference between chiggers and bed bug bites?

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Chigger vs bed bug: Chigger's bites often have a small red in the center of a welt  & occur in areas where skin is tender like the  crotch, armpits, beltline, backs of knees, ankles. They are extremely itchy. 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.

Question 8

i feel as if im having an allergic reaction to bed bug bites but im not too sure...help?!

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Tell us more: You will need to tell us more about what kind of problem you are encountering. I cannot even guess what the problem may be with  such scanty information.

Question 9

do bed bug bites look like scabies?

Accepted Answer

See below: 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, may look scattered.  Scabies rashes are not bites but reactions to the scabies feces and body parts and often look like a line or burrow.

Question 10

can bed bug bites look like ingrown hairs?

Accepted Answer

Bed bug bites may : Cause no sxs or signs. When there is a reaction, it may not show until several days after the bed bug has bitten. It can cause pink, swollen, itchy skin lesions. What can be telltale is when there is a linear track of lesions from sequential feedings – but that does not always occur.  Check this photo for comparison:    http://www.Webmd.Com/skin-problems-and-treatments/picture-of-bedbug-bites.

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