If you’ve ever experienced itching bed bug bites and suffered from the sleepless nights that come with it, this post is for you. I’m not a doctor, but after battling bed bugs on my own for nearly two years, I have some first-hand experience with these miserable pests. This post contains proven steps and tips to reduce the itching and swelling associated with bed bug bites. Bite marks from bed bugs look different than bites from other insects, such as mosquitoes or fleas. Bed bug bites look like small, red welts that develop into itchy, inflamed bumps with no liquid. Itching is a tell-tale sign of bed bug bites. In this post, I’ll be discussing how to alleviate itching along with treatment options and prevention tips. I have been trained by the University of Michigan to serve as a professional exterminator in the event you are suffering from a bed bug infestation. Bedbug bites aren’t any fun, and if you’ve been bitten by a bed bug you’re sure to know how itchy and irritating the bites can be. While bedbug bites are often reported as being very itchy, more studies are showing that this is really more of a psychological reaction than anything else. Bed bug bites aren’t actually meant to be “itchy” but merely to alert us that something bad is happening.

How To Relieve Itching Bed Bug Bites

Introduction

Bedbugs are insects of the cimicid family that feed exclusively on blood. The term is used loosely to refer to any species of the genus Cimex, and even more loosely to refer to any member of the family Cimicidae (cimicids). The common bed bug (Cimex lectularius) prefers to feed on human blood; other species specialize in other animals, e.g., bat bugs, such as Cimex pipistrelli (Europe), Cimex pilosellus (Western United States), and Cimex adjunctus (entire Eastern United States). Experts strongly advise not scratching the bites as this can cause a secondary infection and even lead to permanent scarring if it becomes infected with bacteria. Itching from bedbug bites usually subsides in 1-2 weeks

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Treat itching with over-the-counter anti-itch creams.

Using an over-the-counter anti-itch cream can help relieve some of the itching that comes with bed bug bites. Over-the-counter anti-itch creams contain ingredients like hydrocortisone, which work to reduce inflammation and relieve itching at the site of a bite.

To use an anti-itch cream:

• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. This will prevent further contamination of the area you’re treating (and avoid spreading existing bacteria or viruses to other parts of your body).
• Apply the cream directly onto affected areas using clean fingers or clean cotton balls/cotton swabs. You should apply it as often as needed until symptoms subside—typically every few hours for at least three days after a bite occurs.* If you’re using a topical steroid, follow instructions from your healthcare provider regarding how often to apply it.* Do not excessively rub or scratch at any bites—this could worsen symptoms as well as spread infection.* Apply only enough pressure on each spot so that it does not drip out from underneath your finger when removing it from skin; too much pressure may cause unnecessary irritation and prolong healing time.* Wash hands after applying medication

Try rubbing alcohol or apple cider vinegar.

If you’re experiencing an intense itch, try rubbing alcohol or apple cider vinegar. Both of these remedies can help relieve the itching. Rubbing alcohol can also be used as a disinfectant; it helps kill bed bugs, and it can kill their eggs too!

Make a baking soda paste.

• Mix 1 teaspoon of baking soda with 1 tablespoon of water to form a paste.
• Apply the mixture to the affected area and leave it on for 15 minutes before rinsing off. You can repeat this process as needed until you are satisfied with your results.

Baking soda is an abrasive substance that helps remove dead skin cells from the surface of your skin, so it can be used in conjunction with other methods like aloe vera or hydrocortisone cream if you want to improve healing time or treat painful bites at home without resorting to expensive treatments for bed bug bites.

Take an oatmeal bath.

Oatmeal is a natural exfoliant and has been used for centuries as a treatment for skin irritations. Take an oatmeal bath by adding 1 cup of oatmeal to your bath water. The heat from the water will add to the soothing properties of the oats, making them especially effective in relieving itching. Even if you don’t have bed bugs, be sure to use a new towel when getting out of your tub so as not to spread any bugs that might be on your body onto surfaces or into other areas of your home.

Oats can also be found in some grocery stores or health food stores already ground up into powder form, which makes it easy to add them directly into the bathtub with just a few spoonfuls!

Bed bugs are small, which means it can take several treatments to get rid of them. In the meantime, you can use these methods to treat the itching caused by their bites.

Bed bugs are small, which means it can take several treatments to get rid of them. In the meantime, you can use these methods to treat the itching caused by their bites.

• Wash the bite area with soap and water.
• Apply an antihistamine cream or gel on it.

Conclusion

The absolute best way to treat bed bug bites is to avoid getting them in the first place. Once you recognize the signs of an infestation, take action as soon as possible. This can help reduce the number of bites you get, and may even prevent new ones from showing up once your treatment plan has begun.