It sounds crazy but why am I still itchy and getting new bites? If they live in my hair, how can I get rid of them?
2006-07-18 13:24:42 · 6 answers · asked by Julie K 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Fleas can live on human body
see the link below for more information
http://www.stopthefleas.com/flea-facts-flea-information.html
2006-07-18 13:29:26 · answer #1 · answered by MAXIMUS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear Anonymous, No fleas can't live on human bodies, they can however bite and since I had personal experience from this can make you sick. I was digging in my backyard many years ago and apparently dug into where fleas were living in the ground and I was bitten several times, thought nothing of it and s week or so later started feeling a bit off and the lymph nodes under my arms were swollen and extremely painful. Went to the doctor and I had a blood infection most likely caused by the flea bites. Ticks, they can burrow into your skin and cause many illnesses. I hope this is of some help to you.
2016-03-26 23:14:54 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flea bites usually are found on the feet and ankles. The bites commonly go unnoticed when they happen, and people experience itching, rash, and/or irritation after the fact. The itchiness of flea bites can be treated with carbolated petroleum jelly, menthol, ice, or calamine lotion. More severe or persistent symptoms need to be discussed with a health care provider.
To evict your fleas, vacuum and/or steam-clean potential flea nesting surfaces thoroughly and regularly — at least once a week. Clean any rugs and carpets, even under furniture and cushions and along walls. Since fleas love warm, moist areas, vacuum closets and cabinets, as well. Throw away your vacuum's bag right away, too, since fleas can survive inside them and potentially re-infest your apartment. Steam-cleaning, however, kills adult fleas. Flea traps made out of sticky paper, sometimes with a green, flickering light, also attract and trap the buggies.
2006-07-18 13:39:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shampoo will kill them in your hair and on your body. You have to remove them from your environment so they don't return.
Are you sure they're fleas and not lice? Lice is a lot harder to get rid of.
2006-07-18 13:35:58 · answer #4 · answered by Dale P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They usually live on the surface not underneath. go to the doctor they can help.
2006-07-18 13:39:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like chiggers. they live in weeds and get in ur skin. they are bad u can get meds at wal-mart called chiggers. good luck
2006-07-18 13:29:14 · answer #6 · answered by kitttkat2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋