How to deal with flea bites on humans
Fleas can raid
dogs, cats and other animals, and it is a
fact that they can invade humans too. Flea
bites on humans is one of the most common
insect bites among others. Different species
of fleas including cat fleas, human fleas
and dog fleas can bite on humans and suck
off their blood. The jaws of the fleas cut
into the skin of humans, they release their
saliva containing anticoagulants which stop
blood from clotting, and harmful enzymes that
cause most of the allergic reactions in most
people including irritation, itching, pain
and swelling. Prolonged exposure to fleas
can lead to excessive loss of blood and eventually
anaemia in humans.
Normally, flea bites on humans are seen around
the ankles and lowers parts of the legs in
the form of little small spots, causing irritation,
itching, inflammation and sometimes pain.
The reaction of each person to flea bites
can differ from other depending on the person’s
immunity and allergic conditions. These flea
bites can last for a few hours and may extend
for days, depending upon the person’s
allergic reaction to it, which may cause only
a little itching sensation in some people
while excessive swelling and hives in others.
Flea bites are more active in human children
than in adults because children’s skin
is very soft and sensitive.
Some of the good home remedies for fleas include
immediately washing the affected part of the
body with an antiseptic soap or a detergent.
You can also place an ice-pack on the bites
which will definitely reduce the swelling,
inflammation and itching. Application of calamine
lotion can also be effective in relieving
itching, pain and inflammation. Hydrocortisone
or any other gentle steroid cream can also
be applied on the flea bite which will dramatically
accelerate the reduction of swelling and itching.
One of the preventive measures to avoid fleas
is to vacuum and clean the entire house, garden
and lawn frequently. If your pet spends lot
of time out of the home, then you need to
regularly wash its bedding where it sleeps,
carpet where it sits and other things that
it frequently comes in contact. Getting rid
of fleas is not a very easy task, it needs
a well integrated plan which may take a lot
of your money, time and energy. But it is
worth it because ultimately you will proudly
declare that your house is free from bites,
and you have provided enough security to your
home, your pet, yourself and your family members.
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