The fleas’ stings are quite unpleasant for the person. After stings there can be an allergy and an itch. The body is covering with red blisters.
It is very important to understand that flea bites on people can be very frequent phenomenon. Usually they appear in the form of red spots on the skin which subsequently can form a scab. In addition remember that fleas are rather strong to bite through the top thick layer of the skin and reach blood cells, therefore the area of a sting can also start to bleed. In later stage the red traces can strongly itch and become noticeable. All these signs are considered to be the most usual symptoms of fleas’ stings and consequently it is very important, that you began their treatment as soon as possible. As fleas bite in a certain area more than once, as a rule, there are chances that you also will notice more than one sting in one place. If, in addition to it, your body was attacked by more than one flea, the situation can go worse.
How to kill fleas on humans
The poison from the fleas is one of the most effective remedies against this insects, but it is very important, that you should be used it in time.
Here are some of steps of how to treat fleas on humans:
- It is important that you shouldn’t scratch the damaged area. Fleas are clearing themselves while biting. So if you scratch the bitten spots you will extend the bacteria all over your body. Scratches lead to the open wounds and secondary infections.
- The first step is to wash up the damaged area with antiseptic soap or a lotion. Avoid the use of the warm water for washing. It is desirable to use the cold water as the warm water provokes an itch. An oil from the tea tree can be also used for cleaning the damaged area. It will help to reduce an itch.
- The imperceptible damaged zone usually has a tumor. Better use a cold compress in this case. The cold compress helps with tumor reduction.
- In case the damaged area is exaggerated, you can use a red steroid moderate cream. The steroid cream will help to reduce the inflaming. If you have a liquid from the solar burn at home you can use it as well.
- If the itch is unbearable you can take the anti-histamine. The anti-histamine will help with itch reduction.
- In case all the mentioned above treatments against the fleas don’t help and your condition going worse, you should consult a doctor.
- If you notice such symptoms as a headache, fever, body pain, sickness and rash, all of them can be the symptoms of rat typhus. It is very important, that you should consult the doctor if you have these symptoms. In case the symptoms worsen, the hospitalization would be necessary.
With all these pieces of advice you can only get rid of small stings, but it is important, that you should prevented their appearance. Therefore it is important to get rid of fleas from your house also.