How can I treat a bug bite on the buttocks?
On your buttocks - quite easily; on someone else’s buttocks - with great care and (of course) with prior permission!But seriously, much the same as you would on any other part of your body, with a natural bite relief cream/balm. If there is impacting pain or discomfort you can take over-the-counter painkillers, such as ibuprofen (children under 16 years of age shouldn't be given aspirin). For itching – ask your pharmacist about over-the-counter treatments, including crotamiton cream or lotion, hydrocortisone cream or ointment and antihistamine tablets. For swelling, you can try regularly applying a cold compress or ice pack to the affected area, or ask your local pharmacist about treatments such as antihistamine tablets. And, if you're worried about a bite or sting and/or your symptoms don't start to improve within a few days or are getting worse consult your doctor!
How to treat infected bed bug bites?
It depends on how infected the bites are, it would be best to have a doctor take a look at them. In the meantime, wash them in antibacterial soap, and then apply some triple antibiotic ointment (like neosporin) and then put a band aide on. Keep the wounds clean and covered until they heal up. visit this website, and then your doctor.. and perhaps an exterminator http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=h... Please do not use peroxide. Peroxide kills the healthy cells as well as the infected ones.
Ferret bug bite?
Im pretty good with my ferrets, but I cant find a direct answer on this one, and I dont want to worry myself sick. My ferret, Paris, was scratching at herself, so I picked her up and saw something stuck on her skin. I thought it was like sticky hair or something, it wound up being a BUG. I believe it bit her, because her skin is broken. It was dead, and knotted up in her hair. I dont know if I should take her to the vet immediately? I cleaned the cut, theres no bleeding, and shes not scratching at it.. Is there something I can put on a ferret boo-boo?
What is the reason why bug bites swell?
Not 100% sure which bugs you are referring to here, but in the case of mosquitoes when the female of the species bites you to get blood (for protein for her eggs and not for nourishment) she also injects an enzyme to reduce blood clotting to make her extraction process easier. The resultant swelling you notice is really an allergic reaction to this enzyme from the mosquito.So in most cases the swelling noticed will be a susceptibility or allergic reaction to whichever insect is doing the biting.Obviously there is a whole range of other insects, wasps/bees/ants/scorpions etc that inject a ‘venom’ which causes a reaction all on its own and will cause a swelling with other more severe symptoms.
I have a bug bite on my foot?
Hey! This just happened to me yesterday, so I know what you are going through. Keep your foot elevated (propped up on pillows) to keep the swelling down. Also, tie an ice pack to your foot on your arch. That will help the swelling go down too. For the itch, take any bar of soap (make sure it is not something from bath & body works or something with a scent) and just lather it onto the bitten area. You will have to reapply this many times throughout the day for complete itch control. (You should reapply when it begins to itch again.) For hurting, you should lay pennies on it for 15 minutes. I realize that this may be hard because of it being on your arch, but it does work. The pennies do not have to be cleaned or anything. Do not use Gold Bond! It is a waste of money! Use rubbing alcohol or hydracortizone cream instead. I am very allergic to bug bites from any type of bug, and I do these steps all the time. I hope this works, and I hope you start feeling better soon! PS: If it continues to swell, take a benadryl or a Zyrtec pill. I take both, and they work wonders. If you are not an adult, ask your parent before taking these medicines because he/she might not want you taking them.
I have a bug bite on my vagina?
I was over my grandmas and she had bed bugs and i could have sworn that something was crawling through my pants and around my private area so I just moved around a bit hoping it would go away and then I let it go. But now I was itching my pubes and it started itching further down so I started scratching it and felt the bump. Im almost positive its a bug bite. Im being completely serious here. How do I get rid of it, and for the time being handle it? I'm sure it'd look awkward if I was scratching my vagina in public..
How do I avoid bed bug bites?
Follow the directions in the article below.Bed bugs: Do-it-yourself control options - Insects in the CityI guess really the only way to not get bit by bed bugs is by not having them in the first place. If you have bed bugs they are going to bite you. You could install preventative measures to reduce the amount of bites, though. This is necessary to reduce their reproduction.Bed bug interceptors at your bedposts prevent bed bugs from climbing into your bed.You can dust your home with food grade diatomaceous earth.Diatomaceous earth is lethal to bed bugs and most other insects. It works by lacerating their shells and dehydrating the insect. We can eat it, but we can’t really breathe it. Make sure it is food grade. Not the stuff for your pool. Also, make sure to wear breathing protection when dusting your home with DE. This is covered in more detail in the linked article.Finally, you can simply spot treat your home with any bug spray. The one I used the most was Green Earth brand bug spray. However, any bug spray with pyrethrins and pyrethroids should work. Keep in mind that these generally require direct contact with the bugs to kill them, and some bed bugs will be resistant to some bug sprays. It’s advised to use more than one bug spray for better success with killing resistant bed bugs. Natural selection, and stuff.There are organic mixtures you can use. The formula is usually something oily, something soapy, and water. Use on a small section of the area to check for discoloration. There are a lot of methods out there for making your own. This lady covers a few on her blog.Homemade Bug Spray Recipes That Work | Wellness Mama
Does scratching a bug bite make it worse?
Will scratching make bug bites worse? Yes and no. The scratching will lead to instant gratification to you. After all, that's why we scratch. But, that activity will enhance blood flow to the site. This can - and often does - result in greater inflammation, irritation and itching. A vicious cycle, for sure, as it'll enhance and extend the duration of the itching. Scratching can also lead to secondary infection from bacteria on the skin or under the finger nails. That adds much insult to injury. So, perhaps the best advice is to not scratch. You'll likely find that the bite will soon fade from view and from your consciousness. Can't avoid scratching? Then if you have a bite on your left ankle, scratch your right arm instead. That way, you get some instant gratification but without all the risk.Want to know what bit you? Visit What's Biting Me?