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Suggest Treatment For Fleas Bite
My son 19, visited a friend and has been bitten by fleas. Head to toe....Should he see a doctor or is there something I can do for him? He hasn't been able to sleep all night and works in the food industry while attending college. Should he work while this is so intense? Thank you?
Tue, 2 Sep 2014
Hello,
Thank you for writing to HCM about your query,
Flea bites will go away on their own.
However, in order to stop the flea bites, you have to stop the fleas.
Your pet and your home will need to be treated with pesticides to kill the fleas. Professional pest control experts should administer these treatments.
In most cases, you will need to leave your home for several hours after the treatment is applied.
Do-it-yourself home treatments are available for fleas, but if they do not work, you may need to seek professional help.
Relieve the symptoms of flea bites with over-the-counter anti-itch creams and antihistamine medications.
Avoid scratching the area.
If you notice signs of an infection at the bite site, such as a white pocket or rash, make an appointment to see your doctor.
Hope You will find it out helpful.
Thanks And Regards,
Dr. Gaurav Prajapati
Thank you for writing to HCM about your query,
Flea bites will go away on their own.
However, in order to stop the flea bites, you have to stop the fleas.
Your pet and your home will need to be treated with pesticides to kill the fleas. Professional pest control experts should administer these treatments.
In most cases, you will need to leave your home for several hours after the treatment is applied.
Do-it-yourself home treatments are available for fleas, but if they do not work, you may need to seek professional help.
Relieve the symptoms of flea bites with over-the-counter anti-itch creams and antihistamine medications.
Avoid scratching the area.
If you notice signs of an infection at the bite site, such as a white pocket or rash, make an appointment to see your doctor.
Hope You will find it out helpful.
Thanks And Regards,
Dr. Gaurav Prajapati
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