How to deal with Flea Bites on Humans
Fleas not only
bite and live on animals but they bite on
humans too. There are different types of fleas
like dog flea, human flea or cat flea that
can bite humans. With the use of their jaws,
these fleas cut through the human skin and
excretes their saliva which contains anticoagulants
and enzymes. These anticoagulants prevent
clotting of blood and thus enable these fleas
to suck on blood, while the enzymes are the
cause of allergic reactions on people.
One of the characteristic human reactions
to flea bites is the formation of small, red,
hard, slightly raised and itching spots without
any swelling. Some flow of blood can also
take place, particularly when the bitten part
is scratched. The single biting point made
by the flea is normally apparent at the centre
of each dot. Flea bites on humans are normally
seen on ankles and legs and reaction to the
bites of each person is different from the
other. Before you run for your family doctor,
you can try some of these home remedies for
fleas control:
· It is very important to cleanse the
affected area of the body first. Use an antiseptic
soap or lotion to wash the area and use cold
water instead of hot or warm water, as it
can stimulate itching.
· Place an ice pack over the affected
area, which will help in reducing the inflammation
of the bites.
· Avoid scratching the affected area
as it can open the wound and may lead to secondary
infections.
· You can apply a mild steroid cream,
which will help in the reduction of inflammation
quickly. You can also use calamine lotion,
if it is easily available.
· Often, the flea bites on humans can
be very itch prone; therefore an oral dosage
of anti-histamine can be very effective to
relieve itching. Itching causes more pain
in the bite, and also slows down the healing
procedure.
However, treatment of flea bites is not a
permanent solution to the problem. In order
to stay away from further flea bites, the
only way out is to totally get rid of fleas
by killing fleas in the house, garden, backyard
and on the pets. You need to frequently clean
the house and regularly wash all the fabrics
of the house like curtains, rubs and carpets.
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