Itch, itch, itchy, scratch scratch. I’m sure you’ve been there before and it’s no fun. When it comes to bed bug bites there aren’t many solutions that will help the swelling and itchiness go away with just home remedies. So to save yourself some time and provide you with multiple ways to relieve your bed bug bites we dug a little deeper and have put together a list of home remedies for bed bug bites as well as things to avoid when dealing with them. Are bed bug bites making your life hell? If you have just spent a sleepless and miserable night because of bed bug bites, you probably want to know how to get rid of them. Many people ask me how to stop itching from bed bug bites and I tell them that the best thing to do if you can is to try to avoid scratching the area. Sure it is a natural reaction but hundreds of thousands of people have been driven mad by itching from bed bugs… There are many reasons why a person may suffer from bed bug bites. It can range from something as simple as allergic reactions to something as severe as skin conditions. Some of the common bed bug bites are located on the arms, neck, and face. The symptoms include redness, swelling, and itchiness. Some people experience fever and nausea when bed bug bites are present. Bed bugs are not known to transmit any infectious diseases – however, a number of ailments have been linked to them. There are a number of steps that you can take to relieve yourself from the pain inflicted by bed bug bites.

How To Relieve Bed Bug Bites

Introduction

Bed bugs are annoying and can be difficult to get rid of. If you’ve got a bed bug infestation, the first thing to do is call an exterminator. Then, you might start wondering if there’s anything you can do in the meantime—or maybe you’re not even sure you have bed bugs yet but suspect it might be something else biting you at night. If that’s the case, here are some tips for identifying and treating bed bug bites:

Wash the bite with soap and water.

Wash the bite with soap and water.

Washing the area with soap and water is one of the most important steps in relieving the itching, swelling, redness and pain caused by bed bug bites. This will also help to remove any traces of fecal matter left behind after you’ve scratched the bites too much.

Use hydrocortisone cream.

Hydrocortisone cream is a steroid cream that helps to reduce inflammation and redness. If you are not allergic to hydrocortisone, it can be applied directly to the area of the bite as well as around it (a topical treatment) or swallowed (an oral treatment). Do not use it for more than a few days unless your doctor advises otherwise. The instructions on the package will tell you how long it should be used for, but typically no more than three days.

It’s important to note that this type of itch is usually caused by something like bed bugs rather than an actual allergy, so if you’re not sure whether or not something has bitten you, don’t assume that your skin sensitivity is purely allergic in nature.

Take an antihistamine.

If you’re suffering from bed bug bites, you’ll likely want relief as soon as possible. Fortunately, there are several over-the-counter antihistamines that can help diminish the itchiness of a bed bug bite.

These medications can be taken orally or applied directly to the affected area. Please note that each medication is different and should be directed by your doctor or pharmacist on an individual basis:

• Benadryl (diphenhydramine) – This medication is available over-the-counter in liquid and tablet form and should be taken 30 minutes before bedtime for two nights in a row followed by one night off from use every week until symptoms subside
• Loratadine – Also known as Claritin, this drug is available over-the-counter in 10mg tablets (two pills per day)

Stop scratching the itch.

The best way to prevent a bed bug bite from getting worse is to avoid scratching the itch. Unfortunately, this is easier said than done when you have an itch that feels like it’s going up your whole arm. The only way not to scratch yourself is by keeping cool and calm, which can be easier said than done if you’re experiencing an allergic reaction.

The next time you feel like scratching, do something else instead:

• Stop what you’re doing and take a deep breath. Count backwards from ten while taking slow breaths through your nose (inhale count six, exhale count four). This will help relieve some of the stress that’s causing your body to react negatively and cause itching or swelling.* Apply cold compresses or ice packs over the affected area as soon as possible after being bitten by a bed bug.* If possible, try using acetaminophen instead of ibuprofen for pain relief—it may help reduce inflammation associated with bites.* Don’t use alcohol-based products or other chemicals on bites because they can actually worsen symptoms by drying out skin even more.* Don’t use heat packs on bites either because they may cause burning sensations or increase swelling in sensitive areas of skin near where bites occur.* Never try removing any kind of foreign object stuck under the skin with tweezers—that only makes things worse!

Rubbing alcohol.

Rubbing alcohol is a disinfectant that kills bed bugs. You can use rubbing alcohol to clean the area where you were bitten, as well as the bite itself. Once your skin is dry, it’s time to apply an antihistamine cream or ointment.

Don’t try home remedies to relieve symptoms.

Don’t try home remedies to relieve symptoms.

The following treatments are ineffective:

• Using alcohol to relieve the itching and pain of bed bug bites.
• Putting ice on the rash or bite. This will temporarily numb it, but it won’t help your skin heal faster or reduce swelling. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends only applying ice for 20 minutes at a time because too much cold can damage skin tissue and make you more sensitive to pain and other sensations in that area in the future.
• Applying toothpaste to bites or rashes as a way of soothing them as some sources claim (e.g., here). While this might have been useful back when people didn’t have access to modern medicine, today there are better ways available without putting yourself at risk of accidentally ingesting harmful chemicals like fluoride while trying this simple trick! To learn more about using toothpaste as an all-natural remedy for various ailments visit this link where I’ve compiled all my findings together so far into one place that anyone can easily follow along with their own experiences!”

Make sure you wash your hands and you’re always keeping clean when you have bed bug bites, so they don’t get infected.

To help keep bed bug bites from spreading and getting infected, you should wash your hands and clothes often. Wash your bedding, clean your room and house, and keep everything clean.

You should also wash any clothes that have been worn while you were sleeping in the bed where the bugs are (you can use a launder bag to keep them separated from other laundry). You should do this even if there aren’t any bites on those clothes because some people react to the bugs more strongly than others.

Conclusion

Getting bedbug bites is definitely a bummer, but there are many ways to manage them if you find yourself in this situation. You can try home remedies for the itching and pain, or take over-the-counter medication. If you want instant relief from itching and irritation caused by these bites, you may want to try applying ice directly on the affected area immediately after noticing them. Your doctor will be able to recommend other treatments for your condition as well.