Bed Bug Bite Treatment Humans – Do You Have a Bed Bug Problem? Do you have a bed bug problem? If you are reading this, odds are that you do. Bed bugs can be incredibly hard to get rid of. However, there is thankfully help available. Protect yourself and your home with these proven tips and tactics that I have pulled together, based on my years of experience battling bed bugs. Do you need help getting rid of bed bug bites? Is your self esteem suffering because others can see the bites? I know how embarrassing it is to have other people notice them. You want to know what the best bed bug bite treatment is. Fortunately I’ve been battling bedbugs for over two years now, and can help you learn how to get rid of those pesky little insects that are feeding on your blood and keeping you up at night. Have you found bed bug bite marks on your body and don’t know what is causing it? What to do about it? You’re likely thinking you have some other kind of infestation in or around your home or hotel. It’s important to identify the bug that is doing this to you since there are other things that can cause a rash on our skin.

Bed Bug Bite Treatment Humans

Take an antihistamine

If you are bitten by a bed bug, there are some steps you can take to reduce the irritation and itchiness. First, wash your skin with soap and water. Next, apply an antihistamine to the bite area. Antihistamines treat symptoms of allergies such as itching, swelling of the face or tongue and runny nose. They also may help you sleep when taken at night. Be sure to read the label before using any product; some medications contain ingredients that may be unsafe for children or pregnant women and should not be used in these situations.

Finally, protect yourself from further bites by using insect repellent on exposed areas of skin before going to bed each night (don’t forget about those hard-to-reach places in between toes). For added protection against biting insects like fleas or ticks during outdoor activities like hiking or camping trips it’s best practice is still highly recommended by health professionals worldwide: treat clothing with permethrin sprays which will kill any pests upon contact without harming humans who wear treated clothing!

Apply a cold compress

To relieve the itching, apply a cold compress to the affected area for 5-10 minutes. Repeat as often as necessary.

Do not apply the cold compress for too long, as you could damage your skin. You can use a cold pack, a cold towel or even a bag of ice to relieve itching associated with bed bug bites.

Take a pain reliever

You can take a pain reliever such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Follow the dosage instructions carefully, and do not exceed the maximum dosage. Do not mix pain relievers without consulting a doctor.

Soak in a lukewarm bath

• Soak in a lukewarm bath.
• Start with the water as hot as you can tolerate it, and add ¼ cup of baking soda or oatmeal to the tub.
• Add a few drops of essential oil, like lavender or eucalyptus, for extra soothing effects. Avoid bubble bath because this will create more suds and create an environment where bed bugs can survive longer.
• Soak for 15-20 minutes to help ease any itching or swelling that might occur after scratching at your bites with your dirty hands!

Avoid scratching the bites

It is important to avoid scratching the bite area. Scratching can cause your skin to become inflamed, leading to an infection. This could lead to a secondary bacterial or viral infection. It’s also important not to use a towel or washcloth on the bites—this can irritate them and make them itch even more.

If you find yourself scratching, try putting ice on the bites for 10 minutes every few hours for 72 hours after you come into contact with bed bugs.

It’s also important that you keep your fingernails short and clean in order to avoid further irritation of these bites.

Keep the affected area clean

Keep the affected area clean. Wash your skin with mild soap and warm water. If you have an infection, you can use an anti-bacterial soap; however, it’s not necessary if you don’t have an infection and just have redness or swelling from the bite. Avoid using any products that contain alcohol because they can dry out your skin and make irritation worse.

Keep the area around bites clean as well by washing with mild soap and water when bathing or showering. To avoid infection, wash all sheets thoroughly in hot water (at least 130 F) after anyone who has been bitten sleeps in them.

Don’t use any creams on bug bites without talking to a doctor first because some creams may make them worse or cause more itching than usual

You don’t need to go to the doctor or use a lot of strong products.

Though you may be tempted to go straight to the doctor, there are steps you can take at home. In most cases, your bites will heal on their own in a few weeks. If you’re concerned about getting bit or have other symptoms like itching or rash, consult a doctor and let them know that you think you were bitten by bed bugs. Bed bug bites do not require medical attention unless they become infected.

If your bites develop into an allergic reaction—swelling around the bite area, itching that lasts longer than two weeks—contact your physician immediately.