bed bugs

[Yo_Yo_500]

Hi I was on vacation and got bite by a bed bug in the hotel.  One whole day later I am still breaking out with new bumps.  Why would that happen?  I washed all om bedding, clolthes, showered numours times and washed hair.  Please help me.


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[Rowena Santos, MD]

Hi,

The common bedbug is a reddish-brown insect that doesn't grow much longer than 0.2 inches. Diagnosis of bites requires a history of your exposure and a physical examination of the bite areas. Because the bites can be mistaken for those of other insects or other skin problems, your doctor will need to rule out fleas, body lice and scabies before determining a diagnosis of bedbugs.

Signs and symptoms of bedbug bites will usually affect only the surface of your skin, revealing themselves as small itchy red bumps. However,  some people may develop allergic reactions or larger skin reactions such as: large, itchy wheals; blister-like skin inflammations; groups of small, swollen sacs  or skin rashes.  Antihistamine medications may help. Try t keep the lesions clean and dry and avoid manipulation to prevent secondary infection. If it persists, it would be best to have it evaluated by your doctor. Inspect your home if there are presence of bedbugs. If present, a professional exterminator maybe employed. Take care and keep us posted.

[Yo_Yo_500]

Thank you for your response.  The hotel confirmed that they were bed bugs. I saw my doctor this morning and he gave me cream for the bites.  I still don't understand why I'm getting new bumps..