Bed bug bites are itchy and annoying! But we’re here to show you how to stop the itching from bed bug bites. Itching is one of the common symptoms of bed bug bites so I often get asked how to stop the itching from bed bugs. While it appears that itching does seem to be more prevalent with bed bug infestations, in reality, even if you’ve had bed bugs for years and never seen a bug or been bitten, there’s still a chance you could develop itching at some point when you have bed bugs. Itchy bites can occur several weeks after you come in contact with bed bugs. You’ve been bitten by bedbugs. You’re uncomfortable and wondering, “What can I do to stop the itching?” or, perhaps,”How can I get immediate relief from the annoying itching which has persisted for days?”. So, you Google it and find this article. Let me save you time and frustration by sharing the details of my own research and experience with the problem of itching due to bed bug bites. Bed bug bites are itchy and irritating. However, if you know how to treat your bed bug bites, you can stop the itching and other discomforts that come from being bitten by bed bugs. Getting bit by a bed bug can be incredibly itchy. However, one of the biggest problems people have is that they do not know how to stop the itch once it starts. If are suffering, this article might help you!

How To Stop The Itching From Bed Bug Bites

Introduction

Bed bugs are a conundrum. Their bites are both itchy and annoying, and though they can cause you to lose sleep when their bites keep you up at night, most people don’t actually have an allergic reaction to their saliva. In fact, some people don’t even realize that they’ve been bitten by bed bugs until the red bumps show up—but then those red bumps start itching like mad. So how do you stop the itching? Though we do not recommend scratching your bed bug bites, here’s how to address them so you can get some peace!

Identify the symptoms.

The itching is caused by an allergic reaction to the bed bug’s saliva, which can make you itchy for up to two weeks. The more severe the reaction and resulting bite, the more it will itch. Other symptoms include:

• Redness and swelling at the site of the bite
• Blisters (not common)

Other signs of bed bug bites include:

• Small black spots on your skin or in your bedding (this may be fecal matter from a bed bug that was crushed while feeding)
• Blood spots on sheets or clothing (a sign of their blood meal)

Clean the affected area.

You can clean the affected area with a clean washcloth, paper towel or cloth. Soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is fine to use. Make sure you dry it very well so that the area doesn’t get irritated further by moisture. If you have a rash, use a clean cloth to dry the area as well because this will help keep down irritation and itching.

Apply a cold compress to the affected area.

Apply a cold compress to the affected area.

• Place a cold compress on the affected area for 20 minutes at a time or until itchy symptoms subside. Do not apply ice or ice packs to the affected area, as this can cause further irritation.

Use an anti-itch cream or calamine lotion.

You can use calamine lotion or an anti-itch cream to soothe the itching. Apply it to the affected area, and be sure not to get any on your clothes or bedding. You can also apply it along with a cold compress (cool washcloth) and/or an oral antihistamine such as Benadryl (diphenhydramine). These treatments will help provide relief from the itching caused by bed bug bites, but they may not eliminate all symptoms right away.

Take an oral antihistamine.

To further reduce itching, you can take an oral antihistamine. These are available over-the-counter and come in many brands. You should read the label to make sure you’re taking the right one for your body, but even if you’re not sure which brand or type of antihistamine is best for you, any of them will help reduce itching.

Oral antihistamines are effective at reducing itching when taken in small doses (such as 25 mg). However, they can cause drowsiness and dry mouth. In rare cases where severe itching persists despite taking an oral antihistamine pill (like Benadryl), your healthcare provider may prescribe a higher dose that comes with more side effects: drowsiness and fatigue being the most common ones.

Oral antihistamines can interact with other medications like decongestants, blood pressure medications like beta blockers and antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). If you’re on medication for any condition besides bed bug bites or if you suspect that your symptoms might be caused by something else entirely—such as a viral infection or food allergy—talk to your doctor about whether it’s safe for you to take oral antihistamines before using them yourself first hand

Apply a topical corticosteroid to reduce inflammation.

A topical corticosteroid reduces inflammation and itching. This includes hydrocortisone cream, ointment, or lotion. You can purchase them over-the-counter at most drugstores; they are also available by prescription.

To apply a topical corticosteroid:

• Wash your hands with soap and water before applying the medication to avoid spreading the bed bug bites to other parts of your body or someone else’s body (e.g., a child).
• Gently cleanse the affected area with mild soap and warm water. Dry thoroughly after washing but do not rub too hard since this can cause irritation to already sensitive skin!
• Apply a thin layer of cream or lotion over the full area where you have been bitten, including any swollen areas around it as well (unless otherwise instructed by a medical professional). Do not cover with clothing unless advised otherwise by healthcare professional because heat from clothing can cause extra irritation during application process.”

Itching and scratching can be signs of bed bug bites, but you can use methods to help stop the itch too.

If you have bed bugs, then you know that they can be a real pain. The bites and symptoms are difficult to distinguish from other biting insects like mosquitoes and fleas. Bed bug bites don’t spread disease, but the itching can be extremely annoying. If you’ve been bitten by bed bugs, there are several things that can help stop the itchiness and scratching.

Bed bugs are hard to spot because they’re small and pale brown in color with flat bodies that allow them to hide in crevices around your home or apartment (and even on people). You may find evidence of a bed bug infestation if you notice dark brown spots on your sheets or mattress—these spots show where the bugs have been feeding on human blood during the night while you were sleeping!

Conclusion

This article will benefit you if you have been bitten by a bed bug and are wondering how to stop the itching. I hope that this information was helpful in understanding what bed bugs are, their bites, and how to get rid of them! Thanks for reading!