Bites from bed bugs can look like pimples, spider bites, rashes, hives or red marks. Sometimes bed bug bites can have scales near the bite. Other times there may be other telltale signs that might help you to identify if you have bed bug bites or not. That’s helpful because it can help you decide if you need to consult a doctor or not. Bedbugbitenow.com is a non-commercial resource with information about bed bugs and their symptoms. This site also offers some suggestions for recognizing what kind of bug bit you have and helping you come up with a plan for identifying whether it is a bed bug or not. On top of causing bites, bed bugs also happen to be an allergen. Bed bug bites tend to show up in groups. These bites tend to appear on areas of the body that are exposed while sleeping such as the arms, shoulders, neck and face. These bite marks can last for an average of three days and can easily be mistaken for a pimple or insect bites on humans.
Bed Bug Bites That Look Like Pimples
Bed bug bites that look like pimples will appear in a zigzag pattern
These bed bug bites are usually in groups of three or more and can appear anywhere on the body. They will appear in a zigzag pattern, with each bite being about 1 to 3 millimeters apart from one another. This is why they may look like pimples.
Some people will also experience inflammation and itching at the site of a bed bug bite, but this can vary from person to person. Some people have no reaction at all to being bitten by bed bugs or have only minor redness after receiving a bite. If you suspect that your skin has been bitten by bed bugs, it’s best to visit your doctor so that he or she can make an accurate diagnosis and prescribe treatment accordingly
They will resemble raised, red marks
The best way to tell if you have bed bug bites is to look for raised red marks that are round or oval in shape. These marks may be clustered together and resemble a rash, but they will not itch. If you notice pimples on your skin, it’s unlikely that they’re bed bug bites because they tend to occur in clusters rather than as individual pimples.
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You might notice small blood spots around the bite
You might notice small blood spots around the bite. These are from the bed bug biting you. You may not notice these spots because they’re so tiny, and they can be confused with other types of skin blemishes like pimples or zits. However, if you do see them, chances are it’s a sign that something is wrong with your skin’s health. If you don’t see any blood spots but still feel a lump beneath your skin following an insect bite, it could be that the insect has already sucked up enough fluid to make the area harden slightly (though not completely). When this happens to a person who has sensitive skin or suffers from eczema, the resulting redness typically goes away within 24 hours without treatment.
You might feel the bites itch
If you feel itchy bites, you may be suffering from an allergic reaction. Allergic reactions to bed bug bites are common. In fact, they’re the most common type of reaction reported by bed bug victims.
Allergic reactions can come on suddenly or gradually and can range from mild to severe. If your bite is itchy and red, you might have an allergic reaction; however, if your bite is not red but still itchy, then there could be something else going on—possibly a secondary bacterial infection that has set in due to contamination from the bed bugs themselves (and their feces).
Luckily for us sufferers of the world, there are plenty of remedies for relieving itchiness: antihistamines like Benadryl or Claritin; hydrocortisone creams like Cortaid or 1% hydrocortisone ointment; calamine lotion; over-the-counter benzocaine sprays like Zilactin-B Gel (which may also help ease pain); and even topical analgesics such as lidocaine 2% gel or 5% spray that can numb both pain and itching sensations on contact with skin
A doctor can confirm if the marks are bed bug bites
If you have any doubts about whether or not a rash is a bed bug bite, see your doctor. The best thing to do is bring a photo of the spots along with you so that he or she can compare them to other possible causes. Your doctor may also want to take a skin sample of the area around the rash and send it off for analysis.
While waiting for results, try taking an antihistamine like Benadryl (diphenhydramine) if itching becomes unbearable; this will decrease inflammation in general and may help keep swelling down as well. Avoid scratching at bites because it will only increase your risk of infection; if you must scratch, try doing so in areas where no one else will see it such as under your armpits or groin area where clothing covers up most of your body anyway!
The best way to treat bed bug bites is to prevent them.
The best way to treat bed bug bites is to prevent them. A variety of bed bug prevention strategies will help reduce the risk of contracting bed bug bites, including:
- Wash your linens in hot water at least once a week, preferably more frequently. Drying your linens on high heat for at least 20 minutes can also kill eggs and larvae that might be present.
- Seal mattresses, box springs and pillows in zippered plastic covers that are difficult for bed bugs to penetrate. This can help you avoid being bitten by these tiny pests as well as protect against reinfestation if any stubborn invaders remain in your home after treatment or relocation efforts have been completed successfully.
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