Question 1

why is my skin so itchy all over like flea bites while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Hives: You might have puppp (pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy.) it is benign but uncomfortable. Your OB should be able to make the diagnosis by exam.

Question 2

are flea bites dangerous?

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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?

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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

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 8

do flea bites look like pimples?

Accepted Answer

Small ones: Fleas are a pesky biter who is frustrated and bites often.The bite site is small and itchy, usually resolving over a week or with simple clensing.Larger sites probably represent a more substantial insect or a bite site that has become infected.

Question 9

rash that looks like flea bites but isn't?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: This is impossible to diagnose without seeing the rash and getting a thorough history.  See your doctor.

Question 10

can body have delayed reaction to flea bites?

Accepted Answer

Delayed flea bites: You can have what is called an id reaction.  Your body can develop a reaction to the bites even after they are gone.  They are often as itchy and annoying as the original bites.  Using something to control the itch can be helpful and having patience for them to go away.

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