Question 1

what can you put on a toddler that has fleabites?

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Flea bites: Hydrocortisone does a nice job of controlling the itch but may sting a little. Adding maalox can help take the sting out. Calamine, roule, and even mint toothpaste in a pinch can help a well. Oral Benadryl (diphenhydramine) can also help control itch.

Question 2

please tell me, could fleabites cause cellulitis and what is it?

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Yes..., Inflamation: Fleabites could result in a cellulitis.  Cellulitis is an inflammation or infection of the soft tissue resulting in redness, swelling, and possible pain.

Question 3

bedbug bite picture vs fleabite picture?

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Bed Bug & Flea Bites: The basic difference is that flea bites cause small bumps surrounded by a halo. On the contrary, bed bug bites are red, hard and slightly raised like mosquito bites.
Flea bites on humans are found in random and irregular manner, whereas bed bug bites are found in a straight row or in a linear manner.
Flea bites are mostly found on legs and ankles. Bed bug bites can appear all over the body.

Question 4

question doc, i got some fleabites about 3-4 weeks ago that originally scabbed up, but still kind of show to be red, especially after i wash my hands

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Discoloration: It is not unusual for insect bites to leave an area of discoloration for weeks after the acute phase has healed. The washing of your hands increases circulation and temporarily causes more coloration.

Question 5

what is flebitis ?

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You mean phlebitis?: Phlebitis is an inflammation of a vein with a clot.  There are 2 species of phlebiti (i think i made that word up). Superficial thrombophlebitis affects smaller veins and is annoying at best.  Deep vein thrombosis affects larger veins and is a medical emergency, as dvt's can send clots off upstream to the lungs and can be fatal.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of fleabitis my mothers ankles is red and swollen and hot to the touch...she also has some redness on her upper thigh

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Symptoms : Symptoms from flea bites include small red bumps with a red halo around a small hole. This leads to significant itching. Thrombophlebitis symptoms can include pain in the body area where a blood clot has developed in a vein. The vein is tender and warm. There can also be redness and swelling of the part of the body effected. Wasn't exactly sure what you were dealing with, so included info on both.

Question 7

didffernce between chigger bites and bedbug bites?

Accepted Answer

Chiggers vs bed bugs: Chiggers are tiny, six-legged wingless organisms (larvae) that grow up to become a type of mite. Chiggers are found in tall grass and weeds. Their bite causes severe itching.
Bed bugs are small, flat, parasitic insects that feed solely on the blood of people and animals while they sleep. Bed bugs are reddish-brown in color, wingless, range from 1mm to 7mm.

Question 8

do spider bites blister?

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Yes, that can: Sometimes occur with both venomous and non-venous spiders.

Question 9

does spider bites spread?

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Not usually: If you are bitten by brown recluse spider bite then the black area can spread. A severe reaction to any arthropod bite can spread.

Question 10

do flea bites spread?

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Depends: Flea bites result in red spots surrounded by reddened haloes. They are extremely itchy and cause great discomfort. Fleas often target the legs and feet of human victims and may infest the entire bodies of domestic house pets.Treating flea bites merely addresses one symptom of an infestation. Extermination methods should be conducted in conjunction with bite treatment to keep from spreading.

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