You are laying in bed, watching a movie while your significant other is sleeping in the same bed as you. Then all of sudden, out of no where, you feel this sharp pinching type of pain on your skin. You look down and see a small red mark with bumps around it. You instantly think you know what this is, bed bug bites! You just want to make sure before you alert you other half (or if you would rather wait and tell them when you aren’t being dramatic). I once found two little things that looked like ticks crawling on my pillow after getting a good nights sleep in a hotel room but when I woke up in the morning, there were no signs of any bugs or animals in the actual bed. My partner and I also noticed some irritation on our skin so we thought we had been bitten by ticks but come to find out they were more than likely bed bug bites. When taking pictures of your skin, it’s best to take pictures with the flash off so they don’t come out blurry. A lot of people deal with bed bug bites on a regular basis. It’s far more common than you think and these pesky critters can be hard to get rid of because they are so mobile. You might even have them in your home without knowing it! Before spending hundreds or thousands on an exterminator, try this home remedy on for size. It should help keep the little blood suckers away!

How To Relieve Bed Bug Bite Itch

Introduction

There’s nothing quite like the itchiness of a bug bite. As someone who works in the pest control industry, I see bug bites on a regular basis. Luckily, you usually have some options for relieving the itch associated with them. Here are my best tips for managing bug bites and their irritating side effects.

Bed bug bites can be very itchy and cause a lot of discomfort. It is tempting to scratch the itch but that will only cause more bites and discomfort. To relieve bed bug bite itch, you should use methods like cold compresses and avoid scratching or irritating the area around the bite.

Bed bug bites can be very itchy and cause a lot of discomfort. It is tempting to scratch the itch but that will only cause more bites and discomfort. To relieve bed bug bite itch, you should use methods like cold compresses and avoid scratching or irritating the area around the bite.

The first step in relieving your bed bug bite itch is to treat the affected area with ice packs or other cooling remedies. The idea behind this treatment is that by applying cold compresses, you are constricting blood vessels near the skin’s surface which reduces swelling and inflammation in the area. You can also try applying baking soda directly on your skin if you want to relieve itching from a bed bug bite. When possible, wash your hands carefully before touching affected areas of skin so as not to spread bacteria around further!

Cold compress

• Apply a cold compress or ice pack to the affected area for 15 minutes. This will numb the nerve endings that cause itchiness.

Oatmeal bath

A bath with oatmeal is a great way to reduce the swelling and itch of bed bug bites. Oats have some anti-inflammatory properties that help soothe the skin, and they can also relieve itching by acting as a moisturizer.

Oatmeal wash is also easy to make: simply add two tablespoons of ground oats (which you can grind at home using a coffee grinder) into any bath for a relaxing soak! If you’re feeling particularly adventurous, try adding lavender essential oil or crushed chamomile flowers for an extra soothing effect.

Ice Pack or ice cube

• Place the ice pack or ice cube in a plastic bag and place on affected area.
• Use a cloth to protect the skin from the cold.
• Repeat every 30 minutes for up to three hours at a time, if necessary. To prevent further irritation, don’t leave it on any longer than necessary. Additionally, don’t use this method on broken skin or areas of inflammation or swelling (such as around bites).

Use an over the counter allergy medication

Over the counter allergy medications are safe and effective for adults and children over 6 years old. They work by blocking histamine, a chemical released in your body during an allergic reaction that causes swelling and itching. Some of these medications also contain antihistamines, which can help relieve itching by slowing down the release of histamine into your bloodstream.

You should be able to find an OTC antihistamine at most pharmacies or grocery stores, either in pill form or as an oral spray or liquid. Some brands include Benadryl, Chlor-Trimeton, Claritin-D (or generic loratadine), PediaCare Allergy Relief (diphenhydramine), Claritin (loratadine), Zyrtec (cetirizine)

Applying cold to the affected area will numb the nerve endings and provide relief from itching

• Apply cold to the affected area. This will numb the nerve endings and provide relief from itching.
• Use over-the-counter allergy medications to relieve discomfort and swelling associated with bed bug bites.
• Avoid scratching or irritating the area around the bite. Scratching can cause infection and scarring, which may make it difficult for you to treat future outbreaks of bed bugs on your body.
• Stay away from hot water, heat, steam—anything that will dilate blood vessels in your skin—and use ice packs instead (or even frozen juice cans). Ice should be applied for at least 20 minutes at a time; if itching is not better after this amount of time, reapply it until you experience some relief from itching or swelling around your bites

Conclusion

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