If you’ve had bed bug bites, then you know how itchy and annoying they are. You’re trying to find ways of making the itching stop, but not knowing where to start. Bed bug bites are no fun, but they won’t kill you which is good news. Now that bed bugs could be in your area, it’s probably time to figure out how to make bed bug bites go away faster or at least how to get rid of them fast so you can live peacefully in your home again. Let’s talk about the important things like what helps bed bug bites go away faster and maybe even what makes them even itch.  Bed bug bites can be very annoying and painful, especially if they start to itch and become inflamed. There can be many reasons that this happens. Some people suffer from more itchy skin than others, which can cause bites to swell, allowing bacteria to enter the skin that causes the symptoms. Bed bugs feed on human blood, when they bite you they inject saliva which usually contains an anticoagulant and anesthetics. They suck your blood until it is fully engorged after which they retreat back to their hiding place. The bites or marks left by the bed bug are not caused by their teeth, but rather piercing-sucking mouthparts, so they can leave marks smaller than the head of a pin.

How To Make Bed Bug Bites Go Away

Introduction

Bed bugs may not be the easiest insect to spot, but their bites are hard to miss. Red, itchy welts on any part of your body can be quite irritating and stressful. Its important that if you have noticed signs of bed bug infestation in your home that you contact a pest control company to help treat them. To learn more about how to identify bed bugs and get rid of them read our article, Bed Bug Identification and Control.

Bed bug bites are caused by an infestation of bed bugs, which are small, brownish insects that feed on the blood of humans and animals. These bugs do not carry disease but can leave itchy and irritating welts on the skin. If you have bed bugs, take steps to eliminate them from the home, and then treat the bite to reduce redness and swelling.

Bed bug bites are caused by an infestation of bed bugs, which are small, brownish insects that feed on the blood of humans and animals. These bugs do not carry disease but can leave itchy and irritating welts on the skin. If you have bed bugs, take steps to eliminate them from the home, and then treat the bite to reduce redness and swelling.

Bed bug bites may look like pimples or papules (which often appear in clusters). The bites may also resemble mosquito bites since they’re usually red and swollen rather than flat or white. In some cases, people who’ve been bitten by bedbugs develop a rash or hives at the site of their bites.

The best way to determine if you have been bitten by a bedbug is to look for signs of an infestation in your home: black specks (feces) from feeding; brownish stains from molting skins; small insects moving quickly across sheets; live bugs under furniture cushions; damage around mattress seams where they crawl into crevices during daylight hours—even when all lights are turned out!

Stop the itch with a cold compress.

Cold compresses are great for relieving the itch and swelling associated with bed bug bites. To make a cold compress, use a clean cloth and soak it in water that’s been chilled in the refrigerator or freezer. Then apply your cold compress to the bite area for five to ten minutes at a time, repeating this process as often as needed until you achieve relief.

If you’re using ice directly on exposed skin, be sure to use only crushed ice—not cubes—as cubes can cause frostbite if left on too long and should never be applied directly over any open sores or wounds.

Apply a topical anti-itch cream or calamine lotion to reduce irritation.

In order to reduce itching and swelling, apply a topical anti-itch cream or calamine lotion. These products work by causing blisters that trap the itch-causing substance in them. You can purchase these at any pharmacy or grocery store.

The best way to apply topical creams is to clean the area with soap and water, then apply a thin layer of cream over your bites and let it sit for about 10 minutes before washing it off again and drying your skin completely. To avoid irritation from repeated applications, use only once every 2 hours on each area until you no longer feel any discomfort from bed bug bites.

Be sure not to scratch any new bite marks that appear while using topical ointments as this could lead to an infection in some cases.

Take oral antihistamines like Benadryl to reduce itching.

Oral antihistamines like Benadryl are the best way to reduce itching. They work by blocking the histamine that causes your body’s reaction to an allergen. However, they can be dangerous if taken in high doses or for a long period of time, so be sure to follow the directions on your prescription bottle carefully.

Reduce inflammation with topical steroid creams like 1% hydrocortisone cream.

If you do not have any signs of infection, topical steroid creams like 1% hydrocortisone cream can reduce the inflammation of your bites. While steroid creams are not recommended for children, they can be used by adults for up to 3 days.

• Use as directed by your doctor or pharmacist
• Do not use this medicine on any open wound or skin infection
• Avoid getting this medication in your eyes, mouth, or nose

Apply antibiotic ointment over the bite to prevent infection.

You should also apply ointment over the bite to prevent infection. “If you have a lot of bites, or if someone in your household is allergic to bed bugs, it’s definitely worth calling your doctor and asking about an antibiotic cream or ointment,” says Dr. Davis. According to the CDC, the only time that you should call a professional exterminator is if there are multiple infestations throughout your home—it’s not necessary just because you got bitten once or twice in one night (unless you’re really freaked out about getting more).

In general, though? Don’t freak out: Bed bugs aren’t going anywhere soon—and neither are their bites.

Bites may take up to 2 weeks to heal without treatment, but you can reduce redness and swelling with home remedies.

Bites may take up to 2 weeks to heal without treatment, but you can reduce redness and swelling with home remedies. Home care is especially important if you have an allergy or other skin condition that makes bites particularly bothersome.

Here are some ways to get relief:

• Apply an ice pack directly on the bite area for 10 minutes at a time, 3-4 times a day. The cold will help relieve pain and swelling. You can use a bag of frozen peas or corn wrapped in paper towels–it’s important not to use ice directly on your skin because it can damage your tissue. Put the pack into a sealable plastic bag before putting it on your skin so that there’s less chance of frostbite.* Soak in hot water for 3 minutes; then apply an over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream (1% strength) for several hours.* Wash the area with soap and warm water; rinse thoroughly.* Try over-the-counter antihistamines such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) or cetirizine (Zyrtec). These will help relieve itching by blocking certain chemicals from attaching themselves to nerve endings in the skin.* Get plenty of sleep! If you’re exhausted from lack of restful sleep because bed bugs are keeping you up at night, it might be hard for you to concentrate on healing properly during daytime hours.

Conclusion

Making your bites go away is not as difficult as you might imagine. With a little extra care of your skin, some over-the-counter medication and a little patience from yourself, you’ll be sure to get rid of those nasty marks on your body.