How to Get Rid of Red Flea Bug Bites Fast

Red flea bug bites leave your skin with blazing red bumps that itch and may cause pain. The insects bite into skin to suck blood from the host. Relieving the itch and ruby red bite marks involve reducing the inflammation caused by the blood-sucking insect. Getting rid of this inflammation quickly requires use of multiple remedies that work on different aspects of the flea bites.

Things You'll Need

• Wash cloth
• Antibacterial soap
• Anti-inflammatory or 1% hydrocortisone cream
• Ice cubes
• Plastic bag
• Anti-inflammatory medication

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Instructions

• 1

  Moisten a wash cloth with cool water. Apply an antibacterial soap to the cloth, and clean the red flea bug bites using gentle pressure. Rinse the affected area of skin with cool water. Pat the skin dry with a clean towel and avoid rubbing as the action may irritate the bites.

• 2

  Cover the bite marks with an anti-inflammatory or 1% hydrocortisone cream. Gently rub and pat the cream onto the red and itchy area.

• 3

  Place three or four ice cubes into a plastic bag. Hold the bag against the flea bites for 20 seconds to 30 seconds. Remove the bag and let the skin rest for 30 seconds. Continue alternating the bag on and off the area for five minutes to 10 minutes. The ice numbs the area while reducing inflammation and redness.

• 4

  Take an anti-inflammatory medications. The medication reduces itching and redness. Take the medications only as directed.