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I was bit by bedbugs and i still itch after three weeks how long will my itch last?

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Dr. Nela Cordero answered

BEDBUGS: Make sure you completely eliminated the bedbugs by complete and thorough cleaning of your mattresses and beddings. Your rx should consist of steroid cream and oral antipruritic.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

It normally resolves: In 4 to 7 days but if you have not eradicated the bed bugs they will keep on biting.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 3/13/2016

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A member asked:

I was bit by bedbugs and i still itch after three weeks how long will my itch last?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Nela Cordero answered

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Pappas agreed

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