Anyone who has spent a considerable amount of time on the internet will undoubtedly have heard of bed bug bites, but what are they? How do you treat them? Could you even have them if you don’t live in an area that has been affected by these critters (which are not just found in developing countries, as many people may think)? Or does something else look like bed bug bites? If you’re having these kinds of questions and concerns, read this article to find out more. Let me guess, you just noticed the little red spots on your skin. Scratchy, swollen bites aren’t fun. What are they? A few years back, we would have guessed bed bugs without hesitation. But now we have more options. Could it be mosquito bites? Or is it herpes? When I got this email from a reader named Angela, I knew I had to help her. She didn’t know what the red spots were and was desperate for an answer.
Bed Bug Bites Or Something Else
The first sign of bed bugs may be red, itchy bites on the skin, usually on the arms or shoulders. Bed bug bites can look like other insect bites.
If you have bed bugs, you’ll usually find red itchy bites on your arms or shoulders. Bed bug bites can be mistaken for other insect bites. Other signs that you may have bedbugs include:
- Damaged or stained mattress and sheets
- Tiny black spots on fabric or seams of mattresses and upholstery, which are bedbug droppings
- Small dark-colored insects (about the size of an apple seed) in the daytime (they hide during the day)
Skin reactions vary from person to person. Some people have no reaction at all to bed bug bites and don’t realize they have been bitten.
Skin reactions vary from person to person. Some people have no reaction at all to bed bug bites and don’t realize they have been bitten. When a person is bitten by a bed bug, it’s important to inspect the area for signs of an allergic or irritant reaction.
If you have had an allergic reaction to bed bugs or your physician suspects you are having an allergic reaction, he or she may recommend treatment with antihistamines and/or oral steroids. In some cases, topical creams or lotions may be prescribed to reduce inflammation and itching. If you think that you may have been exposed to bed bugs or if any suspicious skin lesions appear on your body within several weeks of travel in hotels where you stayed while traveling, contact your doctor immediately so he/she can examine these areas of concern as soon as possible!
Bed bugs may also leave bed bug feces and blood stains on sheets and mattresses when crushed.
Bed bugs may also leave bed bug feces and blood stains on sheets and mattresses when crushed. Bed bug feces look like black specks or stains with a shiny, tar-like appearance. Bed bug feces are usually found in clusters or streaks. They are most commonly found in the corners of mattresses, box springs, bed frames and headboards. The fecal spots may have an unpleasant musty odor that varies from mild to strong depending upon how long it has been since the last feeding occurred.
If you suspect an infestation, remove all bedding and check it carefully for signs of the bugs or their excrement. Remove the dust cover over the bottom of the box springs and examine the seams in the wood framing. Peel back the fabric where it is stapled to the wood frame.
If you suspect an infestation, remove all bedding and check it carefully for signs of the bugs or their excrement. Remove the dust cover over the bottom of the box springs and examine the seams in the wood framing. Peel back the fabric where it is stapled to the wood frame. If possible, look at all four sides of each seam and along its length to make sure that no insects are hiding under any part of it.
If you find black spots on your mattress or nearby furniture, take note of what they look like; then place a piece of clear tape over them so you can preserve them if you need to show them later. You might also want to take photos using a flash so that you can see details clearly later on when examining your photos on your computer screen rather than just looking closely with your eyes alone (although both methods work well).
As long as you’re not allergic, bed bug bites are just an annoyance that should disappear in about a week.
Bed bug bites are not dangerous and usually disappear in a week or less. However, they can be very itchy and may look like other insect bites. If you notice a rash developing, see your doctor as you may have been bitten by something else, such as a mosquito or spider.
There is no treatment for bed bugs bites; however if you scratch the affected area excessively it may become infected so try to avoid scratching them if possible.
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