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September 02, 2021 3 min read
One of the many signs of a bed bug bite is the red discolorations that usually appear when one has been bitten by bed bugs. Other symptoms one can experience include irritations, sores, or intense pitching. So, how long do bed bug bites stay red? And what treatment option can be followed to remove these marks?
First off, these bites can occur in any part of the body, but most of the time they occur on the neck, face, hands, shoulders, arms, and legs. These are the areas of the body that get exposed while we sleep, making them more prone to bed bug attacks.
Most times, the bite itself is not felt by the victim. For many people other than the minor rashes and some irritations that occur after they must have bitten, they don’t notice any other adverse symptoms. Others react adversely to bed bug bites and develop very severe symptoms. The rashes that occur are not detrimental to the victim’s health, and they can go about their normal activities. That is why identification of bed bug bites can be quite tricky Because no pain is felt, most people presume the rashes that appear to be typical skin allergy to a medication, skin lotion or any other allergens. With a clear sign(s) to look at for, we can pretty much identify when we have a bed bug situation in our hands. These signs are:
Usually, after each bite, the affected area will become ridden with red bumps or rashes. They can appear immediately after several hours, or there may be delayed reaction, which causes symptoms to appear only after several days. The red discolorations may stay for some couple of days before they begin to slowly fade away. If there is consistent scratching by the victim, there is a high probability that scars may develop, and there is also a high chance that the wound might get infected from suppuration, bacteria and fungal infections. To get rid of the red discolorations and scars, some over the counter products can be tried out:
When home-made remedies do not work the needed magic, professional help should be sought if you’re among the 5% population who suffer adversely from bed bug bites and may need more than just “Do-it-Yourself” strategies.
Finally, how long do bed bug stay red depends on the treatment modalities you adopt. If you take the right medications and follow professional advice, within a few days any red markings on your skin would have cleared up.
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