Question 1

help please. saw picture of flea bites on humans and looks like one on my child. too embarassed to tell anyone?

Accepted Answer

Don't worry: If your child has a bite and is really bothered by it/itching it- or it looks infected - see a doctor. If you have an animal that could have fleas - get the animal treated. Do not be embarassed. Doctors see everything. We do not judge. We see lice and scabies and many things. We want to help.

Question 2

what to do for flea bites in children?

Accepted Answer

Wait. : Treat symptomatically. They go away by themselves. Just deal with the itching if present.

Question 3

i have been taking my children outside a lot lately.  as a result, i think i have flea bites on my legs from neighbor's dogs.  how can i treat these?

Accepted Answer

Flea bites: The best way to reduce the itch from flea bites is a combination of otc Hydrocortisone cream applied to the bites twice daily, and an oral antihistamine such as Benadryl (diphenhydramine) at bedtime.  If Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is too sedating, otc claritin, allegra, or zyrtec may also help.

Question 4

want images of flea bites on humans?

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

Question 5

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.

Question 6

are flea bites dangerous?

Accepted Answer

No: Simply an annoyance!

Question 7

i have very bad flea bites?

Accepted Answer

Flea bites: 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

how to heal flea bites fast?

Accepted Answer

Flea Bites : If the flea bite not infected, topical steroid will flea enhance healing and decrease itching . 
Thank you.

Question 9

how long do flea bites last?

Accepted Answer

It depends: If you are not getting rid of the source of the fleas, you will keep getting them. Use an appropriate pesticide (safe around animals) and have your pets treated as well. Avoid scratching and keep all bites clean. Caladryl clear may help prevent itching, and allow them to heal more quickly.

Question 10

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.

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