Imaginary Bed Bug Bites

What are imaginary bed bug bites? Imaginary bed bug bites occur at night when a person is lying in bed. It seems like there are mosquitoes buzzing around you and biting you despite the fact they are not there. The person isn’t being bitten by mosquitoes bred in the urban environment, but instead by an insect that comes from their subconscious mind – their imagination. Imaginary bed bug bites can be very irritating, painful and the victim can scratch themselves until they bleed. A person suffering from this condition may become so distressed and exhausted they lose sleep and become depressed. What causes these bites is often unknown to the sufferer. Sufferers of chronic hives or allergies may experience what appears to be mosquito bites although no blood is present and the surrounding skin is not red. This will ignite a vicious cycle causing more scratching for relief which only exacerbates the problem. Wayward strands of hair can also be mistaken for bee stings but, again, nothing can be seen upon scratching the area.

Imaginary Bed Bug Bites

Bugs, bedbugs, mites, spiders, and other insects frequently annoy people and cause them to itch, scratch and worry. Sometimes this is a real occurrence. Sometimes it is purely imaginary and if not resolved, may lead to nervous disorders, imagined itches, excessive scratching, bleeding and even extreme fear of pests that do not exist.

If you are one of the growing numbers of people that are being “bitten” by something, but you can’t see it, then don’t feel all alone.

Sometimes, the “bugs” may be real. Sometimes they lay totally within the mind of the affected individual. If you are faced with the possibility of an imaginary infestation, a very careful and thorough examination of the premises should be conducted before applying any pesticides.

It is important to know that itches can be caused by many things. Of course the number #1 suspect is always the bite or invasion of certain pests known to bite humans, such as bedbugs, fleas, lice, certain mites (but not house dust mites), ticks, some species of thrips or psylids and so forth. If there are no signs of any bites, or bite marks, and you cannot see any visible bugs, then the chances are that the problem is not insect related, and is an “itch”.

If however, small red dots do exist, then diagnosis of those dots needs to be performed. In cases where a single red bump is visible, there is a good chance that it is a spider or insect related bite. If there are multiple red dots or bumps, then a diagnosis needs to be made by a qualifed physician. Petechia is a very common disorder or condition where a small red or purple spots have caused bleeding into the skin. If Petechia is a consideration, then you absolutely need to consult with your Doctor.

Other Itch Causes Include:

Seasonal allergies.
Sky dryness, especially in the winter.
Soaps and shampoos used in bathing.
Static electricity.
New clothing, allergic reactions to dye’s, chemicals.
Airborne irritants.
Dermatologic conditions.
Reaction to medications.
Systemic diseases such as diabetes, chicken pox, and many others.
Excessive scratching that can lead to itches and skin related disorders.

Bug and insect bites usually have a red swollen center and contain “pus” which can be either whitish-yellow or yellow-brown due to a pyogenic bacterial infection.

Common irritants encountered in the workplace or other environments include tiny airborne particles of paper, metals, ceramics, fiberglass fibers, or other insulation materials. Exposure to chemicals, changes in temperature or humidity (seasonal changes, like the dryness that occurs when the winter heating season begins), or simply reaction to scratching due to some other condition may be involved.