Picture of Bed Bug Bite

"Picture of bed bug bite depends on the reaction each individual has to bed bug saliva. Most people  are not hypersensitive to the bites and will show no reaction at all with the exception of two small dots where the bedbug punctured the skin. Other people can develop red papular eruptions (raised inflamed areas) or in severe cases even blisters. Most bites will have a small clear area in the center surrounded by redness. Bed bug bites will itch and should go away by themselves in 4 to 7 days."  

Picture of bed bug bite is a good way to determine if you actually have bed bugs in your home.  A bed bug has two tubes that cause the skin punctures.  A reaction can happen as soon as an hour, which will last 1 or 2 days, to seeing a reaction in 1 to 14 days that lasts 2 to 5 days.

Each bed bug will try and feed every 10 days, causing a bite.  Each feeding takes approximately 10 minutes.

Bedbug bites are often misdiagnosed as flea bites or scabies.  If bites are on the bottom of the feet, then scabies is probably the problem.  If you don't have a pet, then the issue is not likely to be a flea. 

Bed Bug Bite Patterns

Bed bugs bites will appear on areas of the body that are exposed during sleep. The most common areas are the legs, arms, shoulders and neck.  The bite itself will feel like a like tickle or pinch.  Patterns are often in a straight line.. Do not scratch the bites as it can cause a skin infection.

Bed Bug Bite Wheal Pattern usually see in people that that have had other bed bug bite episodes and are now more sensitive to the bites.

Mattress Stains Are a Sign of Bed Bugs

Mattress stains are also a sign that you have a bed bug problem.  Stains include small brown and red spots.

Treatment of Bed Bug Bites

Treatment for bedbugs bites involves addressing the itch, soothing the skin and then preventing any infection.  All Stop makes an anti-itch anti-microbial gel formula that is specifically formulated to stop bed bug itch and to promote healing.

If the bed bug bites aren't healing, or you see signs of puss or infection, be sure to see a Doctor.

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