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I have itchy lines on my scalp. i also just got rid of a bedbug problem. could these itchy lines be a secondary infection from a bed bug bite?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Bed Bug: Bites are in areas exposed while sleeping-arms, shoulders, neck & legs. The hair is not one of the more common places. But - yes, a secondary infection could be possible.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 2/28/2016

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