Anyone who has ever been bitten by a bed bug knows how itchy it can be. Not to mention the constant itching for days can prove distracting and wearing on even the most optimistic soul. Plus, if you have allergies or asthma, you know how bad an allergic reaction can be. The last thing you want is an allergy to poison ivy, oak or sumac after the allergic reaction to the bite of a bed bug! Sometimes, you need to put things into perspective. It’s easy to get into the mode of thinking that the little struggles we face are big. They’re not. For example, have you ever been bitten by a bedbug? I have. Actually, I’m being attacked right now as I write this… There are a lot of articles about bed bug bite pictures on the web, but few that give you solid advice on how to get rid of them. I’ve been bitten more times than I care to count so I feel pretty confident in saying that the advice below is good.

Bed Bug Bite Poison Ivy Rash

Bed bugs are living in more places than you might suspect.

Bed bugs have been found in a wide range of places, including hotels, movie theaters and buses. Even if you are a clean person who has never had bed bugs before, it is possible for them to come into your home on clothing or other items that you’ve acquired from another location. Bed bugs are also good hitchhikers and can travel from place to place on your clothing or belongings.

Despite their name, bed bugs don’t always bite you while you are sleeping.

Despite their name, bed bugs don’t always bite you while you are sleeping. After all, they don’t have to be awake to bite you. Bed bugs will bite when they’re hungry and anywhere that’s warm enough for them. They can find you wherever you are—even inside a car or an airplane—and they’re attracted to body heat, so even if your clothes are on while sleeping in bed together with someone else (for example), it won’t prevent the bed bugs from attacking both of you at once!

Bed Bugs Love Carbon Dioxide

Another reason why sleeping with someone can make it easier for a person’s partner to get bitten by one is because when one person exhales carbon dioxide while breathing in their sleep (or talking), it causes vibrations that attract nearby bed bug in search of food sources such as blood which contains high levels of iron needed by these insects when trying survive off other types of foods like plant leaves or tree bark etcetera…

Bed bugs can be hard to kill.

If you can’t kill the bed bugs, then you’ll want to take steps to avoid getting bitten by them. There are a number of things that you can do to keep them off your body and away from your home.

• Wash all clothes before wearing them again. This will get rid of any bed bugs that may have been hiding in the fabric while they were outside. It’s also important to make sure that all items are completely dry before storing them away so that no moisture can damage their fibers or fabrics. If possible, use an electric dryer instead of hanging items on lines or racks outdoors because this will speed up the process and reduce exposure time for any pests still clinging onto clothing fibers or skins from previous wearings (this is especially true during summer months when temperatures tend toward higher levels).
• Vacuum regularly – at least once per week if possible but preferably twice per month since this will help remove any evidence left behind by dead insects as well as eggs which hatch into larvae after six days but don’t reach full maturity until two weeks later according

Bed bug bites can be mistaken for other insect bites or skin conditions.

It’s important to remember that bed bug bites can be mistaken for other insect bites or skin conditions. Bed bugs may be confused with fleas, ticks, or mosquitoes. They also share characteristics with scabies, eczema and other skin conditions.

The rash will be one large welt that is roughly the size of a quarter. There may also be several smaller welts clustered together at the site of the bite. These symptoms can indicate any number of different diseases, so it’s best to see a doctor if you are unsure about what you’re dealing with!

Do not scratch bed bug bites.

• Do not scratch bed bug bites.
• Scratching can cause an infection, worsen the itch and lead to scarring.

You may not feel the itch right away.

You may not feel the itch right away. It is possible for bed bug bites to be mistaken for other types of rashes. Bed bugs do not inject venom or saliva when they bite, so you will not notice itching or burning sensations when you are bitten by a bed bug. The red rash that sometimes appears on your skin after being bitten by a bed bug will appear within one to two days after the initial bite and is usually caused by an allergic reaction to their saliva. While most people’s immune systems will fight off this allergic reaction, others may develop an itchy rash that can last up to six weeks in some cases.

Some people have stronger reactions than others.

Everyone reacts to insect bites differently, and this is also true for bed bug bites. Some people have stronger reactions than others. This may be because they are more allergic to the insect’s saliva or their own bodies react differently to the bite.

If you get a red bump that turns into a blister on your skin, you can try applying cortisone cream (if it does not hurt too much) or taking an antihistamine tablet such as Benadryl® (diphenhydramine) which should help ease the itching and swelling of your skin and relieve some of your discomfort.

Soap and water is a good first line of defense against bed bug bites and poison ivy, oak, and sumac rashes.

• Wash the affected area with soap and water.
• Wash your hands after touching the area to prevent spreading it to other parts of your body or to another person or animal that you may come into contact with (see our FAQ on preventing spread).
• Do not scratch or pick at the rash, as this can lead to infection and scarring and increase itching sensations; some people find relief from plucking off raised bumps, but do so gently—you don’t want to break open any blisters that are forming in order to reduce irritation from bacteria entering into them!
• Use an over-the-counter corticosteroid cream for itch relief (such as hydrocortisone 1% cream) if needed; apply sparingly, since too much can cause thinning of skin if used for long periods of time.[1]

There are home remedies that may ease your discomfort from itchy rashes.

• Avoid scratching. One of the best ways to help relieve your symptoms is to avoid scratching your skin. Scratching can lead to blisters, sores and an increased risk of infection.
• Try antihistamines or steroid creams. Your doctor may recommend an oral antihistamine such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) or cetirizine (Zyrtec), which are available over-the-counter in many countries (though not approved by the FDA). They can be helpful for some people with milder cases but aren’t always effective for others because they don’t work immediately and may cause drowsiness that can interfere with daily activities like going to work or school if taken at night before bedtime instead of during the day when symptoms start their worst flare up time period which usually occurs around 3pm-4pm so taking these medications at night may cause difficulty sleeping due to side effects causing daytime restlessness instead so try taking them before noon hour or early evening hours when possible so you don’t miss any sleep because once you start feeling sleepy then it’s too late!
• Use ice packs on spots where itching is most severe – this helps reduce swelling which could result from sweating while lying awake all night long thinking about how bad this rash hurts because it works better than rubbing calamine lotion onto icky red bumps which only makes things worse!

If the rash is severe, see your doctor for treatment.

If you suspect that the rash is a bad reaction to poison ivy, see your doctor. Do not try to diagnose yourself; this is a mistake made by many people who believe they are suffering from an allergic reaction and have been exposed to poison ivy multiple times in their life. If you think the rash may be caused by exposure to poison ivy, do not use any over-the-counter medications or home remedies.

If at all possible, go immediately to the doctor’s office or emergency room for treatment and diagnosis. The intensity of your symptoms can vary greatly depending on how much time has passed since exposure and how sensitive your immune system is.

If you think you have a bed bug bite reaction or poison ivy rash, see a doctor for treatment to avoid infection and lessen the itchiness until you get medical help.

If you think you have a bed bug bite reaction or poison ivy rash, see a doctor for treatment to avoid infection and lessen the itchiness until you get medical help.

If your skin is itchy due to bed bugs or poison ivy, do not scratch. Scratching may make the area itchier and could lead to infection. Also, do not apply any topical antibiotics or steroids—they can make the rash worse by irritating your skin. Wash the area with soap and water as soon as possible after exposure if possible; this helps decrease risk of infection. If you can’t wash right away then use calamine lotion or hydrocortisone cream on the affected areas to relieve itching (but don’t use these products on broken skin).