Question 1

flea bit me in sensitive area a week ago now the center of bites are turning white. no pus, just white. looks like whitehead pimple. already tried vagisil. can i use neosporin on vag area? am i in danger of getting a disease or is this normal?

Accepted Answer

: Fleas can carry some diseases but rare in US. I would just cover with bandaid unless it looks infected.

Question 2

are flea bites dangerous?

Accepted Answer

No: Simply an annoyance!

Question 3

what to put on my flea bites?

Accepted Answer

Hydrocortisone cream: It should help with redness and itching.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of flea bites?

Accepted Answer

Itch: The normal reaction to an insect bite, including fleas, is an inflammatory reaction at the site of the bite, which appears within minutes and consists of itchy local redness and swelling. A delayed reaction involving the same signs and symptoms may follow sometimes.

Question 5

flea bites how to stop them hurting  ?

Accepted Answer

Various things work: I would suggest that you stay clean, but don't wash or scrub the bites too much. Sarna lotion and any treatment for poison ivy, including Hydrocortisone cream 1% or caladryl lotion may be soothing. For itching use a non sedating antihistamine like Loratadine or fexofenadine, both available over the counter. At night, diphenhidramine (benedryl) works well for the itch; don't use it during the day.

Question 6

how come i have flea bites, but nobody else in the family has it?

Accepted Answer

Contact with animal: It is spread from dog or cat to human not from human to human. You had close contact with pet as opposed to others. Treat animal to eradicate source of fleas.

Question 7

how long do water flea bites last?

Accepted Answer

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 8

need to see photos of flea bites on humans?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

flea bites how do you stop them from bleeding ?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Flea bit me in sensitive area a week ago now the center of bites are turning white. no pus, just white. looks like whitehead pimple. already tried vagisil. can i use neosporin on vag area? am i in danger of getting a disease or is this normal?

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Flea bites how to stop them hurting ?

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How come i have flea bites, but nobody else in the family has it?

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