How to Treat Flea Bites

Everyone knows that fleas bite and torment pets. But fleas don't just bite animals; they can affect their owners as well. Here's what to do if you have been bitten.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Wash the area of the flea bite in hot soapy water s soon as possible.

2. Scrub the area with a washcloth, which will help remove other fleas that might be on your skin in the area where you were bitten.

3. Relieve minor swelling by icing the area: Apply ice for 10 minutes; remove it for 10 minutes; apply again if necessary.

4. Apply hydrocortisone cream to the area of the bite to relieve itching if necessary.

5. Take an oral antihistamine if you're still itchy, which will reduce the allergic reaction that your body is having to the bite.

Tips & Warnings

• Flea bites are far more likely to cause itching than pain.
• While most people do not have a severe reaction to flea bites, some people will. If you or someone else has a severe reaction that includes swelling of the face or tightness in the throat, consult a doctor right away.

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