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Racheal Ambrose started writing professionally in 2007. She has worked for the minority publishing company Elite Media Group Inc., Ball Bearings online magazine, "Ball State Daily News" and "The Herald Bulletin." Her articles focus on minority and women's issues, children, crafts, housekeeping and green living. Ambrose holds a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Ball State University.

Bed bugs create itchy bumps on the skin when they bite. The insects produce a chemical that causes the itching, according to Bed Bugs Guide. Not everyone who is bitten by a bed bug will have an itchy bite, according to the site. Using creams and lotions soothe the itching, which prevents you from scratching. Using items like eggplants and oatmeal to remove the harmful chemicals in the bite also reduces itching. An open bite takes longer to heal and can cause an infection.

Apply a dime-sized drop of calamine lotion or hydrocortisone itch cream to your finger.

Gently massage the lotion or cream on top of and around the bite. Allow it to soak into the skin.

Spray anti-itch spray over the bite. Allow it to dry before covering with any clothing.

Wet a cotton ball with peppermint oil. Do not soak it. Wipe the wet cotton ball on the bed bug bite.

Pour 1/4 cup of water into a cup. Add 1 tablespoon of oatmeal and stir. Apply the oatmeal to the bug bite. Rinse the oatmeal off after it hardens, according to Health News.

Cut a small slice of eggplant. Hold the eggplant on the bug bite for about five minutes.

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Bed bugs are tiny, oval insects which cannot fly and belongs to the insect family Cimicidae. They have flat bodies that reach up to 5-7 mm in length in their adulthood and are orange-brown in their color. They are so named because of the preference of its habitat e.g. mattresses, sofas etc. They feed by sucking on the blood of humans and animals and are mainly active at night. Bed bugs bites are usually itchier than that of a mosquito bite and can be felt only after a period of one hour. This happens due to the presence of anesthetics in their saliva, which prevents clotting of blood. This helps in the sucking of blood without interruption.

Symptoms of Bed Bug Bites

Now it's time to identify the rashes. These are one of the insect bite rashes, which can usually be sensed after one hour of the bite. But to some people, it is only after a few days or even after a few weeks that the rashes appear and it is determined by the body's reaction to the chemicals present in the bugs' saliva. To identify the rash, it is a small, red and round bump, almost similar to that of a mosquito bite, but it swells more. Slowly the rash spreads all over, which is an indication that you have fallen prey to those disgusting bugs. Again in some cases, the rash may look similar to a bite mark in sequence. This especially happens to people who constantly move when they are sleeping. They quickly run back to their hiding places as soon as they notice movement around them. Some people may experience allergy resulting from bed bugs. It is not quite an allergy but an irritant effect to the insect bites. Though most of the people are not vulnerable to bed bug allergy, there are instances of anaphylaxis. It occurs as a result of bed bug bites.

Treatment and Prevention

Step 1 Wash thoroughly all your sheets and dust your pillows and furniture. The washing should be done in the hottest possible setting ever. When you have finished with them, spray generously either with one of those bed cover sprays or with a strong perfume.

Step 2 Before you go to bed, apply a body lotion with a strong fragrance all over the body. This will help in preventing the bugs from smelling human flesh and blood. Since the bugs are blind, this technique will confuse them temporarily. But remember that you should apply a really generous amount of the lotion.

Step 3 Open all the windows and relax. You will be free of bug bites for some days.

Whenever you suspect that a particular rash is a bug bite, examine it for a few days. Generally there is itching for a number of days together, if it is a bug bite rash. And unlike a mosquito bite, it remains swollen for weeks together and does not heal quickly. One of the best preventive measure and cure is calamine lotion. Apply calamine lotion as a preventive as well as a cure, whenever you see symptoms of a bed bug bite. It is quite cheap and readily available over the counter. In case you don't find calamine lotion, apply an antiseptic cream. It will reduce the swelling as well as the itchiness. But before you start anything, it is always better to consult a doctor for further advice. With these precautionary measures , you are sure to live a bug free life for the rest of your life.

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Racheal Ambrose

Racheal Ambrose started writing professionally in 2007. She has worked for the minority publishing company Elite Media Group Inc., Ball Bearings online magazine, "Ball State Daily News" and "The Herald Bulletin." Her articles focus on minority and women's issues, children, crafts, housekeeping and green living. Ambrose holds a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Ball State University.

Bed bugs create itchy bumps on the skin when they bite. The insects produce a chemical that causes the itching, according to Bed Bugs Guide. Not everyone who is bitten by a bed bug will have an itchy bite, according to the site. Using creams and lotions soothe the itching, which prevents you from scratching. Using items like eggplants and oatmeal to remove the harmful chemicals in the bite also reduces itching. An open bite takes longer to heal and can cause an infection.

Apply a dime-sized drop of calamine lotion or hydrocortisone itch cream to your finger.

Gently massage the lotion or cream on top of and around the bite. Allow it to soak into the skin.

Spray anti-itch spray over the bite. Allow it to dry before covering with any clothing.

Wet a cotton ball with peppermint oil. Do not soak it. Wipe the wet cotton ball on the bed bug bite.

Pour 1/4 cup of water into a cup. Add 1 tablespoon of oatmeal and stir. Apply the oatmeal to the bug bite. Rinse the oatmeal off after it hardens, according to Health News.

Cut a small slice of eggplant. Hold the eggplant on the bug bite for about five minutes.

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Checking for bed bugs is essential if you are wake up with bites and the urge to scratch. Bed bugs are small brown bugs that feed on the blood of humans by injecting two hollow tubes into your skin. Their bites can cause skin irritation or rashes, which can turn into an allergic reaction, because bed bugs release a harmful chemical into your body every time they bite. Old couches, window sills and hotel beds may harbor bed bugs. Testing for bed bugs can help you get a good night's rest without fear of countless bumps in the morning.

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Checking for bed bugs is essential if you are wake up with bites and the urge to scratch. Bed bugs are small brown bugs that feed on the blood of humans by injecting two hollow tubes into your skin. Their bites can cause skin irritation or rashes, which can turn into an allergic reaction, because bed bugs release a harmful chemical into your body every time they bite. Old couches, window sills and hotel beds may harbor bed bugs. Testing for bed bugs can help you get a good night's rest without fear of countless bumps in the morning.

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