Red spots on the body found after sleep are far from always the result of an invasion of mosquitoes, perhaps these are bedbug bites. Most of us would think that such a problem can arise where the sanitary condition of the room is poor. But, unfortunately, the bites of domestic bugs can appear on the skin of those people whose dwellings are kept in perfect order. Bloodsuckers are not selective in choosing a new habitat, the main thing is that a person is present, whose blood they will feed on. Bedbug bites are itchy and uncomfortable. Consider what to do if bitten by a bug, and how dangerous bloodsuckers are for humans.
What do bedbug bites look like?
Bed bug bites are similar in appearance to mosquitoes. If the bloodsuckers left many marks, then they can be confused with chickenpox, scabies or allergic dermatitis. Especially if bedbug bites are found in children. However, damage to the skin by bloodsuckers has some specific signs. What do bedbug bites look like in humans:
The mark left after being bitten by domestic bugs is a swelling with a protruding bump and a clear outline.- The characteristic paths of red bumps appear on the body. As a rule, a bloodsucker does not do with one puncture, but bites through the skin in several places. Usually a track of 3-5 bites remains on the body, the interval between swellings is 2-4 centimeters. Since bloodsuckers feed collectively, up to several dozen tracks can be found on the body.
- Traces appear after waking up; during sleep, a person does not feel how a harmful insect sucks blood.
- There may be specks of blood on the bed. These marks remain when crushed during overturning, sucked in by the blood of insects.
- Bloodsuckers are nocturnal; during the day they hide in warm and secluded places. The only reason that can make insects go hunting during daylight hours is prolonged hunger.
- The places where the bloodsucker left his mark begin to itch, along with the itching there is a burning sensation. The reaction of the skin directly depends on the thickness and proximity of the capillary network. Therefore, more prominent spots remain on the face and neck and are more troublesome than elsewhere.
We figured out what bedbug bites look like, but besides these bloodsuckers, other pests can bite in bed.
When and to which doctor to contact
Experts say that "the earlier the diagnosis is made, the easier it is to cure the disease." Therefore, in the event of small acne that itches and swells, it is advisable to see a doctor the next day.
This is a therapist or pediatrician, allergist, dermatologist. After passing the necessary tests, the health worker will prescribe the appropriate therapy.
Complications
If treatment is not started on time, a number of problems will arise that affect both appearance and further health. These are depressions, scars, increased pigmentation. Skin imperfections will remain for a long time, and maybe forever.
A person's immunity will decrease, therefore, colds will be his constant companions. Complications after an illness can lead to malfunctions in the work of internal organs, as well as death.
Who bites at night in bed except bedbugs
In living quarters, in addition to bloodsuckers, other insects can also live that bite a person, damaging the skin. But the characteristic signs of marks on the body make it possible to distinguish a bug bite from other pests.
You can distinguish a mosquito bite from a bug or flea bite at the place of deployment. Most often, the paths of red bumps are grouped on those parts of the body that were covered with a blanket: bloodsuckers love warmth. Their bites are more painful and the redness is more pronounced.
If you become the object of the tick's attention, then in comparison with it, the damage to the skin by the bloodsucker will be less painful. In addition, a tick can be "caught at the scene of a crime" when it feeds on the blood of its victim. The insect hunts at any time of the day. The wound after the "meal" of the tick remains more pronounced.
Redness, swelling and soreness of the skin also cause traces of stinging insects (wasps, bees, hornets). But if the bite of a bloodsucker causes itching, then the trail from the sting provokes painful sensations caused by the injected poison.
Only bloodsuckers, mosquitoes or fleas can parasitize directly in a person's bed.
Other reasons
In exceptional cases, itchy pimples on the body, like mosquito bites, appear due to vascular and blood diseases. In this scenario, the rash resembles small bruises, which over time can merge into larger cyanotic formations.
Meningococcal sepsis is another rare cause of conditions where an insect-like rash pops up. Such a rash can be diagnosed exclusively in a child and is a complication of meningitis, indicating the generalization of the pathological process. Each speck is located on a hyperemic surface and necrotic very quickly. If the baby does not call an ambulance in time, he can die in a matter of hours.
Symptoms and signs of bed bug bites
Bedbug bites on a person are expressed in the following symptoms:
Multiple red spots located on the body in paths and resembling mosquito marks.- Swelling of the affected area, the formation of a small bump.
- Severe itching.
But not always all symptoms appear. For example, an adult can inject a special secret under the skin, which makes the suction of blood invisible for a person, and also no trace remains. Redness and itching are manifested in children, people with allergies and from bedbugs "young".
Signs of bug bites:
- A bed bug leaves multiple bites, unlike mosquitoes.
- A characteristic path of red spots. For example, the scabies mite also leaves tracks, but it takes several days for this parasite to form one. While bloodsuckers, they can cope with the task in just one night.
Burns
Burn blisters can be caused by exposure to the sap of plants such as hogweed, as well as thermal factors or chemicals. In such cases, a red spot appears at the site of the burn, which burns and tingles. Over time, blisters on the skin develop at the lesions, like from a mosquito bite, and itch, which often provokes cracking and infection. Inside such a bladder there is a serous or bloody fluid.
The consequences of burns can be very different and depend on several factors:
- depth and area of affected tissues;
- individual reaction of the body;
- the state of the immune system;
- tendency to form colloidal scars.
Treatment for bedbug bites
When the problem becomes apparent, the question arises of what to do if bedbugs have bitten, what remedies can help with bedbug bites. No specific treatment is provided, traces of bloodsuckers are resolved on their own after 3-4 days.But with the help of special tools, you can significantly alleviate the condition, reduce itching and burning. What ointment for bedbug bites to choose? Suitable: Fenistil, Afloderm, Telfast, Minovazin, Loratadin and Zyrtec. But before you smear the bug bites with ointment, treat the affected skin with an alcohol solution.
Although it is not specifically necessary to treat the bites of bedbugs left on the human body, some rules should be followed. In no case should you comb the affected areas, this can lead to suppuration.
For people with a tendency to manifest severe allergic reactions, a course of treatment with antihistamines (suprastin, diazolin, tavegil) can be recommended. But such treatment should be taken after visiting a dermatologist and if there is an appointment.
Bedbug bites in children and the itching that they cause can lead to disturbed sleep in the baby. Baths with chamomile or celandine are recommended to soothe irritated skin, followed by treatment with Fenistil-gel or Akriderm ointment. It will not be superfluous to show the child to the doctor, it is possible that he will prescribe antihistamines.
Consider how to treat bedbug bites is recommended by traditional medicine. Basic folk methods:
- to reduce swelling, it is recommended to apply ice cubes;
- to reduce itching, you can anoint the wounds with tea tree oil;
- alcoholic herbal tinctures (St. John's wort, yarrow, celandine, chamomile, oak bark) can be used as an antiseptic;
- aloe juice is used to relieve puffiness;
- with itching, a soda solution helps well, soda is diluted with warm water until sour cream is thick and the affected areas of the skin are lubricated;
- onion juice, parsley or plantain juice helps against skin irritation;
Views
- Swelling, in addition to mosquitoes, can be caused by bedbugs, fleas, scabies, ants, bees. The bite site turns red, itches and flakes. They usually appear on open areas of the skin.
- Allergy to food and drugs is characterized by itchy rashes of small and large size, nausea, vomiting may occur. The temperature is often elevated. Inflammation can occur chaotically both in open areas of the body and covered with clothing. Therapy consists of taking antihistamines, gastric lavage. It will be useful to go to an allergist to identify the source of the disease.
- Miliaria appears in children when the body overheats. White-pinkish small pimples are close to each other and do not bother the owner with anything other than a cosmetic defect. They will disappear by themselves when the temperature is lowered and hygiene is observed.
- Allergic urticaria is the body's reaction to clothing, household chemicals, animal hair, dust. It is characterized by blisters of a pale pink color, resembling burns. Symptoms of the disease are weakness and burning of the skin. The best way to get rid of it is by taking antihistamines and removing the irritating object.
- Contact dermatosis or molluscum contagiosum is an accumulation of nodules with an abscess inside. They do not hurt and will probably go away on their own after two years. To speed up their disappearance, you need to contact a dermatologist who will prescribe moxibustion with iodine. The disease occurs in an adult and a child equally.
- With measles, the skin and mucous membranes are covered with rashes. The disease develops as ARVI: there is a cough and a runny nose, the body temperature rises to 39 degrees. Red spots, which first appeared on the face, subsequently spread throughout the body. Over time, they acquire a brown color, then disappear.
- Chickenpox, like the disease described above, is a viral infection. It all starts with sickness and fever. After that, a rash appears, which after 2-3 days turns into tubercles, then bursts.
- With rubella, red acne pops up with bumps in the middle.Such swellings are similar to bee or wasp stings. They usually occur on the back, chest, arms, and face. Cold symptoms occur a week before they appear.
- With meningococcal infection, pimples, similar to mosquito bites, occur in children because they have little resistance to the disease. After a while, papules of different sizes transform into blue-purple subcutaneous hemorrhages, most often located on the legs. If the temperature rises simultaneously with their formation, then there is a reason to consult a doctor. Since the rapid form of the disease is fraught with death.
- With scarlet fever, a small red rash, as seen in the photo, spreads over the body, leaving only the nasolabial triangle unblemished. Its largest accumulation is the groin area.
- Rosa lichen is often confused with roseola - pseudo-rubella, which mainly affects children under five years of age. However, lichen is not characterized by rashes, but only red spots with a diameter of 2-20 cm. With roseola, after a feverish state and a high three-day temperature, the baby's skin becomes covered with a small convex pink rash. Papules do not hurt, do not itch and disappear without a trace on the third day.
A rash mixed with small bruises indicates diseases of the cardiovascular system. The appearance of papules is possible with hormonal disruptions, pregnancy and menstruation.
Why do bugs not bite everyone
It happens that out of two people sleeping in bed, one gets up all bitten the next morning, and on the body of the other, no traces of parasitism of bloodsuckers are found at all. And a completely logical question arises, why do not bugs bite all people? The fact is that insects choose people with thin skin and closely spaced vessels. This structure allows them to quickly get their food. Therefore, children and women are most often attacked. Do bed bugs bite cats and dogs? This happens extremely rarely, when bloodsuckers have absolutely nothing to feed on.
Means for protection against flying insects
The following repellents are offered to scare off bloodsuckers:
- for adults: spray, aerosol, cream, lotion and others;
- for children: milk, foam, balm, spray and Gardex;
- for indoor use: mosquito nets, ultrasound devices, smoke bombs, mosquito bracelets and electric UV repellents.
We've covered the most common skin reactions in which pimples, like mosquito bites, are red, itchy and inflamed. Moreover, each of them has its own distinctive feature. You need to be attentive to your body, listen to the advice of experts, and while staying in nature or in places with an increased concentration of bloodthirsty insects, protect your skin. Do not self-medicate and seek qualified help at the first sign of discomfort!
How to prevent bedbug bites
What if the bloodsuckers have settled in your house and annoy you every night? Insects are attracted by the smell of the human body, so it is advisable to mask it. For camouflage, smells are used that repel bloodsuckers. Tansy and wormwood hanging in the corners of the bed will scare away insects, and the chances of finding bed bug bites on your body in the morning will be lower.
So that the bloodsuckers do not annoy at night, you can smear the body with cologne or essential oil. These smells are also not very attractive to pesky bugs.
Will scare off bloodsuckers and the smell of tobacco. It has been noticed that people who smoke are less likely to be attacked. You can also make homemade bloodsucker traps and place them near your bed.
Hives
Urticaria (urticaria)
Sometimes also called hives, urticaria is a dermatological disorder characterized by pale red or white, raised, itchy rashes (blisters), each surrounded by a small red spot on the skin. The skin condition is very similar to a nettle burn.
According to Dermnetz.org, these blisters can be large, ranging in size from a few millimeters to a few centimeters, making them look like swelling on the skin.
Hives are often associated with allergies, although there are many non-allergic causes.Allergic reactions release histamine and basophils, which then damage small blood vessels.
The rash can appear within minutes and go away after a few hours, and usually tends to change over time. The blisters range in shape from round and annular to irregular, resembling a map.
Although in most cases the symptoms disappear in less than 24 hours, new blisters can appear as old ones pass, sometimes migrating through the body.
Treatment
Urticaria is not a serious condition in most cases, and treatment is usually not needed.
However, itching can be soothed by taking oral antihistamines such as Zyrtec or Benadryl, or by applying calamine lotion. A cool bath can also help.
It is recommended to avoid exposure to any elements of the environment and food, which may be a potential trigger for allergic reactions.
If this condition persists, a doctor should be consulted. It may be necessary to prescribe steroid creams for a short period of time to reduce swelling. Antileukotriene therapy may also be prescribed to control the release of histamine.
