How to Get Rid of Bed Bug Bites

Bed bugs are small pests that lurk in baseboards, mattresses, small crevices under the bed and other places. Because they fit in the smallest spaces, it is not uncommon for them to be transported from one place to another. A five-star hotel can be infested with bed bugs as easily as a run-down motel. Bed bug bites can result in raised red skin, scratchy lumps and the possibility of an allergic reaction. Keep reading to find out how to get rid of bed bug bites.

Things You'll Need

• Gentle cleanser
• Water
• Washcloth
• Topical antibiotic cream
• Oral antihistamine

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Instructions

• 1

  Wash the areas that have been bitten by bed bugs with a gentle cleanser and water. Use a soft washcloth, such as a baby washcloth, to avoid further irritation.

• 2

  Apply a thin layer of an antibiotic cream such as polysporin or Neosporin directly to the affected areas. If it is a small child who has been bitten ,you may want to cover the area with a small bandage to help prevent her from scratching.

• 3

  Take Benadryl or another oral antihistamine if an allergic reaction has occurred. An allergic reaction in the form of a red rash occurs in a majority of people who have been bitten--about 80 percent. Allow several days for the redness and swelling of a bed-bug bite to go down.