Bed bugs are known as parasitic insects that lurk on humans for sustenance and come out at night to make sure that these insects do not get caught. During this process, the bed bugs wait until the human goes to sleep, also known as the host. Once the host is asleep, the bed bug comes from its hiding place and will attack exposed skin.
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Exposed skin includes the face, legs, feet, hands, arms, and more body parts that are normally exposed during sleep. Before inserting the needle-like mouth part that finds it way into the bloodstream and pierces the skin, the bed bug also releases a skin-numbing chemical so that the transfer of blood is painless and cannot be felt until after the bed bug is done having its blood meal. The bed bug can swell up to 8 times it original size after feeding time and then retreats to its nest again.
So how do you get rid of bed bug bites fast?
A few methods may ease the symptoms, but the best way is to speak to a licensed medical practitioner such as a doctor to see the appropriate steps. But there are home remedies that people have been swearing by that we will briefly glance over. Once again, professional advice
Warm water and soap are the first steps to apply to a bed bug bite. Afterwards, you can apply a cold ice pack to reduce the swelling.
If you notice a bed bug bite, you can apply a few drops of eucalyptus oil and rub It gently with a paper tissue. It should reduce the itchiness and the swelling as well.
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