In the rare cases of a systemic allergic reaction or a secondary skin infection evaluation by a health care professional may be necessary. Individuals may also want to seek medical care if they are unsure of what is causing their skin lesions.
Medications for bed bug bites are usually not necessary. As noted above over the counter antihistamine pills or creams diphenhydramine may be used for the itching. Corticosteroid creams hydrocortisone applied to the affected area may also be helpful for some individuals.
If a secondary bacterial skin infection develops an antibiotic ointment or an oral antibiotic may be prescribed by a health care professional.
Rarely in cases of systemic allergic reactions injections of epinephrine, antihistamines, and corticosteroids may be administered.
Follow-up with a health care professional may be necessary after a systemic allergic reaction or to monitor the individual's progress if he or she has developed a secondary skin infection. Otherwise follow-up with a health care professional is usually not necessary.
To treat bed bug bites:
Wash the bites with soap and water. This will help prevent a skin infection and help reduce itchiness.
If the bites itch apply a corticosteroid cream to the bites. You can get a weak form of this medicine without a prescription at your local drugstore. Stronger corticosteroids require a prescription.
Bedbug bites usually heal and go away within a week or two.
Medications for bed bug bites and Medical treatment
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