What are the signs of a bed bug bite?
Not everyone reacts to bed bug bites in the same way because we all have different histamine responses. Some people have allergic reactions and others even sharing the same bed and being bitten do not react. A bed bug bite is generally a raised, red, welt-like bite that itches and usually appears in lines or clusters and most likely will occur on an exposed area of the body such as arms, neck, face, shoulders or back. Bites generally appear from 1 to 24 hours after the bite and symptoms can last 1-2 days. It is important to keep in mind that other insects or arthropods or medical conditions can produce similar bite reactions. Also note that medical professionals cannot give a positive diagnosis simply by examining bite symptoms; they can only suggest some possible explanations for what may have caused the bites/symptoms to occur. In many cases, bed bug bites are mistaken for scabies, chicken pox, dermatological reactions, etc. Therefore, it is important to make a confirmation by produc
