Website design By BotEap.comScientists have revealed the preliminary description of the bed bug sialoma: proteins in saliva that allow bed bugs to feed on humans without fatal retaliation.

Website design By BotEap.comBed bugs belong to a group of parasitic insects that feed on blood. Their success in feeding without discomfort depends in part on the proteins in their saliva. These substances cause the host’s blood vessels to dilate to facilitate blood flow to your body, inhibit clotting, and prevent immediate pain and itching.

Website design By BotEap.comThe immune system determines the host’s response to proteins. Bed bugs can cause a number of health effects, including psychological effects, allergic reactions, and physical effects, such as prominent blisters on the skin.

Website design By BotEap.comCommon allergic reactions include the development of a large welt accompanied by itching and swelling that can last for several days. Multiple bites can trigger blister-like rashes. People with severe allergies can develop anaphylaxis. Allergens from bed bug bites are associated with asthmatic reactions.

Website design By BotEap.comBite marks grouped in a linear pattern are suspected to be bed bug bites. Post-bite effect occurs in 3 stages including no reaction (development of few or no antibodies), delayed reaction; immediate and delayed reaction, only immediate reaction and no visible reaction.

Website design By BotEap.comSymptoms include a raised, swollen welt at each bite site with intermittent itching for several days. The immediate reaction can occur within 24 hours of being stung and lasts 1-2 days.

Website design By BotEap.comLate reaction to bed bug bites appears in 1 to 3 days, followed by redness and periodic intense itching that can last up to 5 days. Late reactions can take up to 9 days before lesions appear.

Website design By BotEap.comMedical experts say that people who receive frequent bites develop sensitivity syndrome that includes nervousness, constant restlessness and insomnia. Medical literature suggests that a person can develop secondary infections from scratching the wheal and the bites can cause blister-like rashes on the skin, anemia and anaphylactic reactions and trigger or worsen asthma.

Website design By BotEap.comSometimes bedbug bites turn into a hard, whitish swelling that leaves a dark red spot surrounded by a reddened area. Bed bug bites usually go away after a while, but sometimes old bites come back if the wound hasn’t healed properly and the person keeps scratching the welt.

Website design By BotEap.comIf you’ve been bitten by bedbugs and you react negatively to the bite, you need to take some steps to treat the welt so it can heal. You should see your doctor immediately after noticing bites, especially if you develop severe allergic reactions.

Website design By BotEap.comThere are home remedies and over-the-counter medications available to treat bites. People’s skin responds differently to treatments, so check with your doctor before using any home remedies.

Website design By BotEap.comHome remedies

Website design By BotEap.com(a) Treat the affected area with ice to soothe the wound

Website design By BotEap.com(b) Clean the affected area with an antiseptic soap (eg Dettol) before treating the wound. This prevents microbes from entering the wound. Rinse with cold water and apply a paste of coconut oil (1 tablespoon) and roasted turmeric powder (1 tablespoon). Let the treatment act for 8 hours.

Website design By BotEap.com(c) Spray lavender oil on the wound for instant relief from itchiness. If you have an allergic reaction to the bites, you can take corticosteroids. Consult your doctor before doing so.

Website design By BotEap.com(d) Apply mint, garlic or cayenne pepper to the affected area after treating the wound.

Website design By BotEap.com(e) Black pepper, walnut and red pepper are useful herbs to treat bites.

Website design By BotEap.com(f) Mix one tablespoon of salt and one tablespoon of baking powder and add water to make a paste and apply it to the wound.

Website design By BotEap.com(g) Apply a thick paste of cornstarch and water to the wound. Cornstarch removes toxins in the affected area.

Website design By BotEap.com(h) Apply an astringent such as witch hazel, St. John’s wort, or lemon juice to a cotton ball and dab the wound to reduce itching.

Website design By BotEap.com(i) Apply rubbing alcohol to the affected area to relieve itching. Avoid scratching the wounds to prevent infection.

Website design By BotEap.com(j) Use a few drops of cedarwood oil with other medications (eg, oral or topical corticosteroids and antihistamines) to treat inflammation.

Website design By BotEap.com(k) Add concentrated peppermint oil, baking soda, oatmeal, or Alka-Seltzer (only if you are not allergic to aspirin) to a warm bath and soak in it to reduce itching.

Website design By BotEap.com(l) Honey and aloe vera can also treat the wound. Aloe vera plant gel has antifungal and antibiotic properties to treat wounds.

Website design By BotEap.com(m) If you are not allergic to aspirin, you can dip a cotton ball in the Alka-Seltzer solution and apply it to the wound.

Website design By BotEap.com(n) Apply a light paste of aspirin mixed with water on the wound (if you are not allergic to aspirin).

Website design By BotEap.com(o) A warm cloth on the affected area can also relieve itching.

Website design By BotEap.comover-the-counter remedies

Website design By BotEap.com(a) Creams like cortisone ointment and calamine lotion reduce inflammation, itching and speed up healing.

Website design By BotEap.com(b) Topical anesthetics containing pramoxine relieve pain. Diphenhydramine relieves itching.

Website design By BotEap.com(c) Antihistamines like Benadryl control swelling.

Website design By BotEap.com(d) Hydrocortisone cream eliminates itching.

Website design By BotEap.com(e) Prednisone, an oral steroid, can treat itching. This medication requires a prescription.

Website design By BotEap.com(f) Naproxen or ibuprofen reduce swelling.

Website design By BotEap.com(g) Zyrtec and Claritin (oral antihistamines) are available over the counter to reduce allergic reactions.

Website design By BotEap.com(h) For systemic allergic reactions, injections of antihistamines, corticosteroids, or epinephrine are sometimes administered by a physician.

Website design By BotEap.com(i) Your doctor may prescribe antibiotic ointments or oral antibiotics if a secondary bacterial skin infection develops.

Website design By BotEap.comBed bugs are not known to transmit disease, but they are of significant public health importance. They carry at least 40 human pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, protozoa, and parasitic worms. Researchers have confirmed that these pathogens are not transmitted to humans through bites.