Pictures of Bed Bug Bites

"Pictures of bed bug bites will vary based on the individual. The bite itself not really a bite, but a small puncture. Any skin reaction is actually an allergic reaction to the saliva left behind by the bed bugs. In general, a bite has a clear center, surrounded by a red area that may or may not be raised. People tend to be come more sensitive to bites each time they are bitten. Reactions can include severe itch, swelling and welts. A severe bed bug bite reaction can include blisters and and trouble breathing, although these types of reactions are rare."

Pictures of bed bug bites are a good way to compare the reaction on your skin with the types of skin reactions seen after a bed bugs bites. The bed bug itself has two narrow tubes that cause a small puncture on the skin. Saliva deposited by the bedbug causes a hypersensitive reaction by the immune system. The size of this reaction gets larger with each episode.

Skin reactions can occur immediately, or hours or days later. Itch, the primary symptom beyond a red raised area, should subside in 1 to 3 days.

There are four signs that when taken together, help to differentiate bed bug bites from those made by other insects such as mosquitoes. These include:

Pattern: Middle of the bite is clear with a red ring around the middle.
Symptoms: Most bites are very itchy
Location: Bugs bite skin areas that aren't covered by sleepwear. This includes the arms, legs, shoulders and neck. Bites are rarely seen on the bottoms of the feet. If this is the location of the bite, see a Doctor as ask if the condition is scabies.
Signs on the Mattress: Small brown spots on a mattress (fecal matter) or small blood stains could indicate the presence of bed bugs. Of course, spotting the bugs themselves is a sign. They hide in the seams of the mattress.

Pictures of Bed Bug Stains and Bed Bugs on Mattress

Bed bugs do not transmit disease. For most people, the only reaction that requires treatment is severe itch. An natural itch cream such as Itch Dr. can help relieve the itch symptoms. Symptoms should subside by themselves in a week.

If the bed bug bites are scratched by the person itching, then the bites can become infected and require either an anti-biotic ointment or a prescription from a Doctor for anti-biotics.