How to get rid of Bed Bug Bites?
In many instances, bed bug bites don’t need any specific medical treatment. In fact, the red bumps resolve on their own, thanks to the body’s natural fighting ability. However, if you so insist, you can treat and get rid of the bed bug bites in many simple ways.
What you should immediately do after noticing a bed bug bite?
Taking immediate action soon after noticing a bite mark in the form of red bumps can prevent further aggravation of itchiness and swelling. When you notice bed bug bites, just do the following:
Wash the area with bed bug bites
Wash the area thoroughly with water.
- Just keep the bitten area below running water (or pour water on the bites).
- If you have a handy antiseptic lotion, apply it on the bites and rinse off again.
- Take soap, rub the soap in your palms and make a foamy layer.
- Apply and rub the foam on to the affected area.
- Don’t wash or rinse the soap immediately.
- Let the soap dry on the affected area before washing it off.
- Moisturize the skin.
- You can find quick relief from itchiness this way.
Immediately washing the bed bug bites prevents further infection and reduces aggravation of the symptoms.
Washing the bites is the first thing you should do to get rid of bed bug bites. Based on the symptoms you experience, you can proceed with other steps to treat the bites.
Simple Home Remedies to Relieve Bed Bug Bite Itchiness
Scratching the affected area increases swelling and may spread skin infection. It also leads to severe irritation of the skin. When it comes to reducing itchiness, there are a lot of home remedies available. Following are some of the most effective home remedies you can try to reduce the itchiness due to bed bug bites.
Why cure itchiness first?
If you are thinking why you should focus on treating itchiness caused by bed bug bites before addressing the bite issue itself, here are some reasons for you:
It is a social concern
Bed bug bite is a social concern! Yes, when you say, you were bitten by bed bugs, people look at you and analyze cleanliness and hygiene issues of your home. It is a common misconception that bed bugs are found only in the dirt or tainted atmosphere. Fact is bed bugs can be anywhere but before you explain this to people, they jump to the conclusion that your house is not clean.
Itchiness is troublesome
When you ignore itchiness, it may worsen. Not only it will develop itchy rashes (you cannot control yourself from itching) but also affect your daily activities.
It affects mental health and causes discomfort
It affects your mental health as you may lose focus on your daily work or other activity. You always keep on itching (and think of how to get rid of bed bugs!)This may sound superficial yet enquire those who suffer from any itchy skin condition. It is rather painful and troublesome than any injury.
Bed Bug Bite Itchiness Remedies
Turmeric Paste
Turmeric contains antiseptic, antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral properties. Literally, you can apply turmeric on the insect bites to reduce the risk of spreading infection and inflammation. Turmeric gets quickly absorbed into the skin. Turmeric not only reduces the itchiness, but also treats the bed bug bite by curing tiny red bumps and inflammation of the skin.
How to make turmeric paste for bed bug bites
You can make the turmeric paste in two ways to get rid of bed bug bite.
Turmeric Paste with Powder
Get this:
- 2 to 3 teaspoons of turmeric powder
- A few drops of water
- A bowl to make the paste
Do this:
- Take turmeric powder and add in a mixing bowl
- Mix with water to make a fine paste (don’t make it too clump or watery)
- Apply the paste generously on the affected area
- Let it stay for a few hours and then wash it off.
Turmeric paste from dried or fresh turmeric rhizome
It is a yesteryear practice to rub the rhizome of turmeric on a wet stone, extract the turmeric paste and apply it on the skin, still followed by women in many villages of Asian countries. This is the best way to get the pure form of turmeric paste.
You can use fresh or dried rhizome. Fresh rhizome have mild aroma and doesn’t leave the dark yellow stain on skin.
Get this:
- Fresh or raw turmeric rhizome
- A clean stone to rub the turmeric
- A few drops of water
- A small bowl to wipe the paste
Do this:
- Wet the rhizome and the stone
- Rub the rhizome on the stone
- Wipe the paste and gather it in a bowl
- If needed, add a few drops of water for smooth consistency and apply on the bitten area
- Let it dry and wash it off after a few hours.
