Bed bugs are now a bigger problem than ever. During the past decade, bed bug infestations have become more common across Canada. They are readily spread through travel and contact with bedding and furniture. It’s important not to underestimate the risk because if you have to deal with a bed bug infestation, it’s going to disturb your daily life. The moment they infest your house, they will start feeding on your blood at night while you sleep. An itch can be a common symptom of a bedbug bite but it is also an indication that you have allergies to something. Here are a few home remedies on how to stop a bed bug bite from itching. When a bed bug bites, the skin reacts by producing more blood and histamines which causes a mild allergic reaction and itching. The area that was bitten is usually very itchy, and uncomfortable, and may continue to itch for hours or days after the bite occurred. How can you stop a bed bug bite from itching? There are a number of things you can do to reduce or eliminate the irritation from an infestation of these small pests. Bed bug bites can be so itchy and annoying and seem to last forever… At least that’s how it feels sometimes. You might have tried some of the over-the-counter products at home, but none are helping. Is there a way to stop bed bug bites from itching? I had this experience myself, back when they first started showing up in greater numbers around my house. Let me help you get rid of those pesky bed bugs by telling you what worked for me, in case you’re looking for an answer as well…

How To Stop A Bed Bug Bite From Itching

Introduction

If you wake up with bed bug bites, you may find yourself at wit’s end. It is one thing to be itchy and uncomfortable in the comfort of your own home, but out in public? You need relief, stat. Fortunately, relieving the itch associated with bed bug bites is relatively straightforward. Here are some tips and tricks to help you stop the itchiness:

Cool the area down.

If you’ve got a bed bug bite, it’s time to cool the area down. Applying a cool compress can help prevent itching and swelling from getting worse, which are common symptoms of bed bug bites. You can use ice packs or a bag of frozen vegetables wrapped in a towel on the affected area for 10 minutes at a time until you feel better. Cooling the area can also reduce inflammation and swelling, making you feel even better overall.

Wash the bite to avoid infection.

Washing the bite with soap and water can help to prevent infection. Use a clean washcloth to gently scrub the area, or use a soft-bristled toothbrush if you do not have access to other tools. If you are able to remove any debris from your skin, do so carefully and gently; this will help reduce irritation.

If you have access to antibacterial soap, it may be useful in preventing further bacterial growth on your skin. After washing the bite area with antibacterial soap, use hot compresses (such as warm water) or cold compresses (such as ice packs) for about fifteen minutes at a time until the itching goes away. This will help speed up healing time by increasing blood flow to that area of your body.”

Apply a cold compress directly onto the area that’s itching.

To stop the itch of a bed bug bite, you can apply a cold compress directly onto the area that is itching.

This will help to reduce inflammation and swelling in your skin.

Try an over-the-counter topical anti-itch cream.

An over-the-counter topical anti-itch cream may also help. According to the National Institutes of Health, these creams contain ingredients such as menthol and capsaicin. These ingredients can be effective in reducing itching, but some people do not like the smell or feel of the cream on their skin. However, you may find that using an anti-itch cream along with other treatments helps you manage your bed bug bites better than using any one treatment alone.

It’s important to note that if you have sensitive skin or are allergic to certain chemicals found in many over-the-counter products (such as menthol), it’s best to speak with a doctor before trying out any new product on yourself or anyone else in your home. In addition, while it’s possible for children under age two years old to use topical treats containing capsaicin (like Benadryl Itch Stopping Gel), it’s generally advised that children younger than 6 months old should not use topical creams containing capsaicin as this could cause a skin reaction called contact dermatitis

Don’t scratch the affected area to prevent more irritation and swelling.

Don’t scratch. Even if you have no other options, don’t scratch the affected area. Scratching can cause infection and scarring, lead to an allergic reaction and more itching, swelling and pain. If you’re finding that you really need to scratch for relief, try cold compresses or a cool shower instead of reaching for the tweezers.

Avoid irritants that can agitate the affected area further.

• Avoid irritants that can agitate the affected area further.
• Take hot showers, hot tubs, and steam rooms with care. If you have a bed bug bite on your body, avoid these activities until the swelling has gone down and the itching has subsided. These types of baths can make bed bugs bite symptoms worse by irritating already-irritated skin cells.
• Avoid scratching the affected area if possible. Scratching only leads to further irritation for yourself, so try not to scratch too much by using lotions or ointments that contain menthol or camphor in them; this will help numb some of those nerve endings so they don’t itch as much when they’re irritated by bed bug bites themselves! Other ways include wearing gloves while sleeping at night – this way nothing will touch those sore spots except cotton fabric instead!
• Avoid rubbing, scrubbing or picking at it while taking a shower as well – this just makes matters worse by making things worse (for example: if it’s still bleeding then avoid doing anything else because blood attracts insects more than anything else).

Take oral treatment if you have a severe reaction or if antihistamine creams don’t work.

Oral treatment can be a last resort if antihistamine creams are ineffective.

Be aware that oral treatment is not recommended for children and pregnant women. If you have heart disease or liver disease, avoid oral treatments as well.

Stop using antihistamine creams after a few days if they aren’t working.

If you don’t see results from your antihistamine cream after a few days, stop using it. If you’re allergic to the cream or have had a bad reaction to it before, consider trying another kind of treatment. You can also try an oral antihistamine like Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or Zyrtec (cetirizine).

When deciding which treatment to use, consider the severity of your symptoms and whether they’re interfering with your life. For example: if your bite isn’t bothering you much but has been itching for several days straight, it might make sense to start using hydrocortisone cream right away. On the other hand, if the bite is severely irritating but doesn’t seem infected, then a topical ointment may be enough for now; however if things don’t improve within 24 hours then take steps toward seeing a doctor as soon as possible so they can diagnose and treat any infections properly!

To soothe bed bug bites, cool them down and stop infection with antiseptic and hydrocortisone creams

To soothe bed bug bites, cool them down and stop infection with antiseptic and hydrocortisone creams.

• Cool the bite. Use a cold compress or ice pack to reduce swelling and inflammation. If you don’t have one of these handy, try putting your bitten area in a bowl of cold water for 10 minutes or so.
• Wash the bite with soap and water to avoid infection before applying an antiseptic cream (most over-the-counter anti-itch creams are effective at reducing swelling). You can also apply hydrocortisone cream, which will help calm irritation or itching but should not be used on broken skin because it can cause further irritation or an allergic reaction if there’s an open wound.

If you find yourself developing an allergic reaction to bed bugs after being bitten by them, see your doctor right away; they may be able to prescribe something that will help manage the symptoms until they go away on their own—and hopefully prevent another outbreak from occurring again in the future!

Conclusion

You can also use hydrocortisone cream to help reduce the swelling, itching, and redness of bed bug bites. While it’s effective in stopping the itch, avoid using this cream for longer than two weeks without your doctor’s approval. If there are too many bites in one area and you want to treat them all at once, take over-the-counter antihistamine tablets to stop the itching. These tablets should relieve symptoms within an hour of taking them and will last for about 12 hours at a time.