Question 1

how long do flea bites itch?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Usually one to two weeks. To hasten resolution, try a topical steroid and take an antihistamine.

Question 2

can anyone suggest any advice how to handle flea bites? we have a few recently and they have only bit my wife. she says it's painful and itches bad

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Flea bites: For the discomfort of the bites, I would apply an over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream twice a day.  If the bites become increasingly painful or form pus, she should see a doctor to rule out a secondary bacterial infection of the bites.  You should also wash all bedding/towels in hot water or dry in a hot dryer to kill any residual fleas.  If you have pets, get them checked at the vet for fleas.

Question 3

what is some kind of rash that stars out like flea bites and itches extremly bad? i started having these lil bumps come up lookinglike flea bites at first and itching like crazy. theyve spread from my feet, goin up my legs an now on my stomach. after scra

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You : You might want to see your physician soon.  It sounds a little bit like scabies. This could be contagious.  If this turns out to be true, everyone in the household will need to be treated.

Question 4

is there anything natural i can use on itching flea bites?

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Warm water: Try using a soft toothbrush gently rubbing the skin while running under very warm water for about 5 - 10 min. That should give you several hours of relief and allow you to fall asleep. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) at bedtime may also help you sleep.

Question 5

are there any ways that i can help relieve the itching of flea bites?

Accepted Answer

Anti-itch: Anti-itch medications can be topical such as Benadryl (diphenhydramine) cream or caladryl.  Oral antihistamines such as Benadryl (diphenhydramine) can be helpful as well.  Removing the source of infection/infestation to prevent recurrent bites is important.

Question 6

would putting ice cubes on flea bites help get rid of the itching?

Accepted Answer

ICE CUBES FOR BITES: Try the ice cubes and see if it works. Can't hurt. If it doesn't work, try a Hydrocortisone cream a few times a day.

Question 7

can't sleep due to itching flea bites. need help now. how can i make the itching stop!! :(?

Accepted Answer

Benadryl, (diphenhydramine) lotion: Try some over the counter benadryl (diphenhydramine) 25 mg every 6-8 hours for the itching. Here's some other things to help: 1) keep skin cool, heat makes itching worse 2) use lotion, dry is tichy, 3) avoid friction, rubbing skin causes itchy skin to be more itchy.  Be aware that the benadryl (diphenhydramine) can make you sleepy so don't drive and take it. Try to get rid of the fleas. Good luck.

Question 8

i have flea bites on my skin. how can i make them stop itching? and how can i repel  the fleas from biting me!?

Accepted Answer

Over-the-counter med: For flea bites, one can take claritin, zyrtec, or Benadryl (diphenhydramine) to block histamine that causes itching. Hydrocortisone 1% cream 2-3 times a day on the bites for about 5 days will help them go away. For more itch relief, one can put an anti-itch gel such as "itch-x" on bites. Itch-x has an anesthetic to numb the itch. If bites are growing or painful, a doctor can evaluate. "deep woods off" repels fleas.

Question 9

how long will sand flea bites takes to heal?  they have stopped itching so much but have become smaller and darker? is this the normal healing process

Accepted Answer

Normal: You are on the mends! it goes bright red, to dark to a little residual pigment and if you didn't scratch too much, gone. Good health.

Question 10

i have flea bites on my feet. is benadryl (diphenhydramine) itch stick okay for the itching?

Accepted Answer

Hydrocortisone: An otc cream like cortisone 10 would be better, as topical Benadryl (diphenhydramine) often causes allergic reactions in some patients.  I personally never recommend Benadryl (diphenhydramine) cream or those sticks because of it.

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Can anyone suggest any advice how to handle flea bites? we have a few recently and they have only bit my wife. she says it's painful and itches bad

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What is some kind of rash that stars out like flea bites and itches extremly bad? i started having these lil bumps come up lookinglike flea bites at first and itching like crazy. theyve spread from my feet, goin up my legs an now on my stomach. after scra

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Is there anything natural i can use on itching flea bites?

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Are there any ways that i can help relieve the itching of flea bites?

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Would putting ice cubes on flea bites help get rid of the itching?

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Can't sleep due to itching flea bites. need help now. how can i make the itching stop!! :(?

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I have flea bites on my skin. how can i make them stop itching? and how can i repel the fleas from biting me!?

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How long will sand flea bites takes to heal? they have stopped itching so much but have become smaller and darker? is this the normal healing process

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I have flea bites on my feet. is benadryl (diphenhydramine) itch stick okay for the itching?

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