What Causes Tiny Pinprick Bites On Torso Despite Clearing All Bedbugs From House?

Posted on Sun, 11 Jan 2015

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Sun, 11 Jan 2015 Answered on

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Question : I've treated the house for bedbugs and now there are no signs of them. Now I am getting tiny pinprick bites on my torso, a few on arms and legs. I feel as though something is crawling on me at times. Could this be bed bug nymphs or something else like mites?

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly provide pictures and details

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
Also please tell if there is any associated pain or itching or discomfort.
Also please tell since when have you developed these lesions .
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures along with the above details.

Dr Geetika Paul

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (2 hours later)

I will send a photo to your email address. Don't know how to upload to this page.

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Mail the pictures

Detailed Answer:
You can mail the pictures at YYYY@YYYY with subject as ref to Dr Geetika Paul.
Alternatively you have a feature to upload reports and pictures on this page. You may use it to upload pictures.

Regards

Dr Geetika Paul

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (1 hour later)

Reports uploaded.

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need to look into cause

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

I have seen the attached picture.
You are surely developing skin rashes .
Now these lesions do not look like bed bug bites to me.
Kindly canine the lesions closely and tell if you notice any fluid filled blisters also ?
Any associated pain or itching ?
Any fever ?
Are the lesions more over torso and upper arms and legs ?Any lesions over face or scalp?
I am asking these questions since I need to rule out pityriasis rosea and chicken pox .

Dr Geetika Paul

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari

Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (5 hours later)

No fever. No blisters. Lesions mostly in torso a few on arms and legs, usually upper arms and legs. They are itchy, not painful. I have had a couple on my face and the edge of the scalp where the hair meets the face skin. Found one on the "hinge" of my jaw yesterday.

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need to see a doctor

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

Thanks for the details

You seem to have developed pityriasis rosea which is essentially a harmless and self limiting skin condition .
But I would surely advise you to see a nearby doctor soon since a complete head to toe examination would be essential in your case for confirmation of the diagnosis.
For the time being ,apply calamine lotion over the affected areas twice daily .

Dr Geetika Paul

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar