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need to see photos 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 2

any 'sickness' from flea bites?

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No: Flea bites (unlike tick bites) do not usually carry any diseases. There are very rare cases of plague from flea bites in rural parts of New Mexico, CA, Colorado and Arizona. Biggest risk from flea bites is itching and secondary infection. Avoid scratching. Use topical antibacterial ointment. Can take antihistamine such as Benadryl (diphenhydramine) to help itch.

Question 3

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 4

what helps prevent flea bites?

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Insect repellent: Eliminating the source of the infestation is key to preventing flea bites. Make sure that your pet is treated for fleas. Vacuum carpeted areas, clean pet bedding and treat outdoor areas with the appropriate insecticide, use insect repellent if you will be outdoors or around animals that may be infected with fleas.

Question 5

how long do water flea bites last?

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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 6

flea bites how do you stop them from bleeding ?

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

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

what are the side effects of flea bites on humans?

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Depending on...: ...Where you live, here is a list of possible infections fleas have been known to carry:

http://www.Kingcounty.Gov/healthservices/health/ehs/zoonotics/fleas.Aspx.

Question 9

how long after a flea bites does the spot go away?

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Depends on early Rx: Treating flea bites promptly with cool compresses, 1 % hydrocortisone/calmine and perhaps an oral antihistamine (claritin/zyrtec) and tending to the scar after the lesions heal will minimize their appearance. If they are severe, exfoliation, moisturizing, sun block and over the counter anti scar treatment (mederma/neosporin scar solution) are starters for fading the scars.

Question 10

my 7 month old is covered in flea bites, what can i do?

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Avoid flea exposure: Keep the bite sites clean and apply a small dab of antibiotic ointment like Mupirocin to avoid infection. Decrease itching with after-bite. Rid your home of fleas with the assistance of an exterminator and treat your flea-ridden animals. Then protect them with monthly flea treatment.

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