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How to know if i have bedbug bites on my scalp?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Bed bug bites may: Have no sx's/signs except for 2 small skin puncture points. A reaction may show from an hr to several days later. It can cause itchy, pink, swollen, lesions w clear center. If hypersensitive blisters may occur. Telltale sign is linear track of lesions from sequential feedings – doesn't always occur. Bites are in areas exposed while sleeping-arms, shoulders, neck ; legs. Scalp isn't typical site.

Answered 4/23/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

If only in your : Scalp - that would not be their preferred location. Bed bug bites may have no sx's/signs except for 2 small skin puncture points. A reaction may show from an hr to several days later. It can cause itchy, pink, swollen, lesions w clear center. If hypersensitive blisters may occur. Telltale sign is linear track of lesions from sequential feedings – doesn't always occur. Bites are in areas exposed.

Answered 2/5/2014

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