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How To Get Rid Of Red, Itchy And Painful Spots On The Body?
I am getting bit every night in my bed at around 2:30 a.m. can it be possible that I may have bedbugs in my home.The marks hurt at first but then they itch and there are red spots afterwards.Am I in danger or what should I do. Im also diabetic,asthmatic and have a lot of black spots on my body. I ve tried cocoa butter to get rid of the spots but the spots are still there and looks very nasty.Please help and what can I do.
Tue, 19 May 2020
Hi,
Complete bugs and pest control should be done in your entire room. Clean and disinfect all your clothes and bed sheets. Any history of fever or other symptoms should be ruled out. Plain moisturiser or cocoa butter may not be sufficient to reduce itching. Antihistamines or mild steroids should be taken. Insect repellent creams can be applied throughout the body.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician
Complete bugs and pest control should be done in your entire room. Clean and disinfect all your clothes and bed sheets. Any history of fever or other symptoms should be ruled out. Plain moisturiser or cocoa butter may not be sufficient to reduce itching. Antihistamines or mild steroids should be taken. Insect repellent creams can be applied throughout the body.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician
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