If there is a slight mistake in the cleanliness of the house, then insects like ants, bedbugs, cockroaches etc. start appearing. Although it is easy to get rid of ants and cockroaches, bed bugs are a nuisance. Bed bugs are always in places where there is no sunlight.
They prefer to live in wooden beds and foam or cotton mattresses. Besides, bed bugs are also harmful, which also cause harm to the body. If bed bugs bite, itching starts at that place and the problem of redness also increases. Many times allergies occur.
In such a situation, it becomes necessary to get rid of bed bugs. Also, protect the skin from infection, otherwise, you may have to face problems like itching. However, regarding this, expert doctor Gulbahar Ansari (B.U.M.S) says that bedbug bites are not so dangerous that they should be treated by a doctor. It can also be treated with household items.
Are bed bug bites harmful?
Bed bug bites are not harmful enough to be a cause for concern. However, the area of skin bitten by bedbugs turns red. In many cases, swelling also occurs and bite marks are left.
But the concern increases when the bitten part of the bed bug starts turning black. However, you may not feel the bite of a bed bug, but you will feel the itching. In such a situation, it becomes necessary to put something on it.
Try these home remedies for bed bug bites
If there is excessive redness on your skin due to bed bug bites, then these home remedies can be adopted.
Apply curd paste
Curd can also be used to relieve itching. For this, keep the curd paste for 20 minutes and then wash it. If your feet start becoming dry after washing, apply moisturizer.
Applying this paste will not only benefit you, but you will also feel cool. Also, the feeling of burning will reduce. You just have to do this lap for 20 minutes.
Scrub with oatmeal
Oatmeal has natural anti-inflammatory properties, which help in providing relief from dry skin and itching. For this, before bathing, scrub the bitten area with oatmeal.
After scrubbing, you will get a lot of benefits and relief. If you want, you can also add honey to it, it will benefit you.
Use aloe vera gel
When the itching increases, you can use aloe vera gel, because it has anti-inflammatory properties. Due to bed bug bites the skin becomes red or black. In such a situation, aloe vera gel can prove helpful.
Apply this before sleeping at night and go to sleep. By doing this you will get a lot of relief, it also keeps the skin cool, which does not cause itching.
Calamine lotion
You can use calamine lotion. It provides relief from itching and also dries out the skin patches. To apply it, first clean that area and then apply the lotion with the help of cotton.
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