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A member asked:
What os the differene between bug/bedbug bites, hives and rashes, what is thr treatment, when to call doctor?
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Red circles: Bed bugs cause red swollen itchy bites. The bites are about 1/2 inch.They dont move. Hives move around the body. They can be larger. An inch or two. Itchy. Treat hives with benadryl (diphenhydramine). For bed bugs you better call the exterminator and use Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and cortisone.
Answered 6/24/2014
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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. Hives can occur suddenly.
Answered 12/21/2013
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