Some people don’t develop noticeable symptoms from bedbug bites. When symptoms do develop, the bites tend to be:

1. red and swollen, with a dark spot at the center of each bite.
2. arranged in lines or clusters, with multiple bites grouped together.
3. itchy

Bedbugs can bite any part of your body. But they’ll usually bite areas of skin that are exposed while you sleep, such as your face, neck, arms, and hands. In some cases, the bites may develop into fluid-filled blisters.

Symptoms of a bed bug bite
If a bedbug bites your skin, you won’t feel it right away because the bugs excrete a tiny amount of anesthetic before feeding on people. It can sometimes take a few days for symptoms of bed bug bites to develop. Bedbug bites often become noticeably red and swollen. Multiple bites may appear in a line or cluster in a small area of your body. The bites tend to be itchy. They may cause a burning sensation.

If you have bedbugs living in your home, they may not feed every single night. In fact, they can go multiple days without eating. It might take a few weeks to realize that the bites are part of a larger pattern.

In most cases, bedbug bites get better within one to two weeks. To relieve symptoms, it may help to:

Apply anti-itch cream or calamine lotion to bites.
Take an oral antihistamine to reduce itching and burning.
Use an over-the-counter pain reliever to relieve swelling and pain.

In rare cases, bedbug bites can cause allergic reactions. If you develop signs or symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, call 911.

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