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Bedbugs are flat, small hematophagous insects that are popping up uninvited all over the place; theaters, restaurants, hotels, furniture stores, and especially mattresses at home. They're not only disgusting, but their bites can itch incredibly and be huge. If you've been attacked by a recent dinner ritual, relieving the aftermath of the bites and prevent further scarring can't come soon enough.



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    Detect your bite/bites. The salivary fluid injected by bedbugs can cause skin to become irritated and inflamed, although individuals can differ in their sensitivity. After feeding, the bites usually take between 5 minutes to hours for them to show up on the skin and itch. It varies person to person. The bites look similar to large and medium sized splattery welts and are bright pinkish red and inflamed. Places they are most found:
    • Back
    • Shoulders
    • Lower back
    • Legs and thighs
    • Ankles, feet, and in between toes
    • Hands and in between fingers
    • Arms and elbows
    • Face
    • Stomach area
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    Take a shower immediately. Make sure to use a good anti-bacterial soap and hot water (Not too hot that you burn yourself. Be reasonable). Showering with hot water helps dry out the bites, since hot water removes toxins and oils from the skin by opening the pores. By showering everyday, itching can be relieved slightly.
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    Apply an anesthetic creme or lotion to help relieve the itching. Calamine lotion also helps.
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    Rub ice cubes over the bites to help calm swelling and numb the itching.
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    Take Benadryl to help relieve itching.
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    Consider the use of aloe vera gel. The succulent plant can work wonders to dissipate the burning feeling from the bites. Stick the bottle in the fridge for a few hours. Chilling the gel and applying to the bites can be a refreshing and cooling break from the itching and provide extra relief.
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    Take a cotton puff (cotton ball) and dab a generous amount of rubbing alcohol on the bites to help dry them out.

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