Bed Bug Bites.. or not?

Hey there! I was hoping to toss this issue into a post, and see if possibly, someone else may have a solution to my problem, or at the least.. a recommendation.

Roughly 3-4 days ago, I woke to find (extremely itchy) small red bumps along my skin, at various places; such as my shoulders, upper back, and arms. After talking to my wife, it became apparent I was the only one with the "rash". Since we're staying at her father's house on vacation, we brought it to his attention and he claimed it was probably a result of
"bed bug bites", since he had had an issue with them earlier in the year. We sprayed the room, and the next night we "insect bombed" the room as well. As of today, the bites are still there, and more than before.

I'm assuming this isn't bed bug bites, and that it could possibly be a result of an allergic reaction to something else in the room.

As for the bumps.. some are identical to a bed bug bite.. red, raised lumps in the skin. There are a few others that resemble mosquito bites.. where they're less red, and more of a large welt. As I mentioned above.. I'm thinking this may not be a result of bed bugs.. since we sprayed and bombed the room, and I'm still getting bit. However, I'm not sure.

Has anyone had anything of the sort? I'd appreciate any and all input.. thanks!

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
I cannot confirm anything without examination but it can be contact dermatitis, insect bites, allergy, sweat dermatitis, heat rash or viral rash. You can take over the counter antihistaminic like Benadryl or Claritin for itching. Application of calamine lotion is also soothing. If symptoms persist then please consult your doctor.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

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Hello OrbitStorm,
I too have a bed bug problem. Durring my internet research on them I found that bombing is the worst thing you can do

Here is a good web site I found that might be of some  help

Stay Healthy

[cc3363]

I to am suffering from bites, primarily around my upper arms, but sometimes my lower arms as well.  Lately I have started getting the bites around my ankles.  It gets a scab on it that never seems to go away.  I have seen my doctor and a dermatolgist and both said that the it appears to be bug bites but they were not sure if they were flea bites or bed bug bites.  

I have had three different companies come to the house and look around and they all say that I would know if it is bed bugs because by now (over a year suffering) they would be everywhere and we have seen nothing.  I even had a friend stay here who knows what bed bugs look like and she saw no indication that we have them.I have two dogs, one is a fuzzy chow chow so I'm thinking fleas, but we only see a flea once in a blue moon.  So I have no idea why I am getting these bites.  Even what the doctors have given me still they take forever to heal..  

My husband has bombed, sprayed and we even bought a steamer and steamed everywhere.  Still I get these bites so I truly feel your painl.