Table of contents:
- A powerful way to deal with bed bug bites on the skin
- 1. Topical cream
- 2. Antibiotics
- 3. Be diligent in changing the sheets
Red bumps and itchy skin from mosquito bites may be common. Yes, just apply mosquito repellent lotion to relieve the itching. However, what about bed bug bites?
Without realizing it, bed bug bites can hurt more, itch more, and leave annoying red marks. So, how do you deal with itchy skin caused by bed bugs? Take a peek at the trick in the following review.
A powerful way to deal with bed bug bites on the skin
In fact, scars from bed bug bites can heal on their own and disappear within 1 to 2 weeks. However, you may not be able to stand the itchy sensation on your skin and want to treat it immediately.
Quiet. Here are some powerful tips you can do to treat itching due to bed bugs, including:
1. Topical cream
As a first step, immediately apply topical cream to the area of the skin that is itchy due to bed bug bites. There are two types of topical creams that you can choose from, namely topical creams that are available over the counter or prescription topical creams.
Examples of over-the-counter topical creams include calamine lotion or other creams that contain dipenhydramine or cortisone. Because this drug is sold freely, make sure you really follow the rules for its use on the packaging. Don't hesitate to ask your pharmacist if you are still confused.
If the itchy skin does not go away even though you have applied topical cream, then immediately consult the nearest doctor. Your doctor may prescribe doxepin ointment or cortisone cream to help relieve it.
2. Antibiotics
Itchy skin from bed bug bites may make you unable to scratch it. However, no matter how itchy it is, you should avoid scratching it so as not to cause a secondary bacterial infection.
If you already have a skin infection, your doctor will prescribe antibiotics to relieve the symptoms. These antibiotics can be in the form of mupirocin ointment (Bactroban®) or oral medications such as dipenhydramine (Benadryl®), depending on the severity of the infection.
3. Be diligent in changing the sheets
Remember, treating itching due to bed bugs is not just applying ointment or taking antibiotics, you know. All of this can be wasted if you are still lazy to change the bed sheets, where bed bugs and mites hide.
From now on, be diligent about changing mattress sheets, bolster pillowcases, and blankets at least 1-2 weeks to prevent bed bug bites in the future. Sheets should be washed in hot water to more effectively kill bed bugs and prevent them from coming back.
