Bed Bugs Center - Athens, GA
Athens Dermatologist Doctors for Bed BugsType of Physician: Dermatologist What is a Dermatologist? A certification by the Board of Dermatology; practitioners treat pediatric and adult patients with disorders of the skin, mouth, hair and nails as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. They also have expertise in the care of normal skin, the prevention of skin diseases and cancers, and in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars. Specialty: Dermatology Common Name: Skin Doctor Dermatologist Doctors in Athens * Athens Area Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Lockman Dermatology  Lockman Dermatology  Dermatology of Athens PC  Dermatology of Athens PC  Joyce Thomas MD  Joy B Chastain MD  Shenara Sexton MD  Georgia Dermatologic Surgery Centers PC  MCG Medical Associates Lake Oconee Village  MCG Medical Associates Lake Oconee Village  Toccoa Clinic Medical Associates Dermatology  Dermatology Associates of Northeast Georgia  Lanier Medical Clinic  Lanier Medical Clinic  North Atlanta Dermatology  North Atlanta Dermatology  North Atlanta Dermatology  North Atlanta Dermatology  Dermatology Center of Newton  Dermatology Consultants PC  Dermatology Consultants PC  Dermatology Consultants PC  Toccoa Clinic Medical Associates Dermatology  Women's Wellness at Toccoa Clinic  North Georgia Dermatology  North Georgia Dermatology  Gwinnett Dermatology  Gwinnett Dermatology  Gwinnett Dermatology  Gwinnett Dermatology  Gwinnett Dermatology  East Metro Dermatology  Dermatology Associates Of Rockdale  Premiere Dermatology & Surgery LLC  Family Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Robert McClure MD  Georgia Dermatology Center  David B Pharis, MD, PC  Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases PC  Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases PC  Thomas G Hill MD PC  Atlanta Skin Care Specialists  Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases PC  Atlanta Dermatologic Surgery Consultants  Atlanta Dermatologic Surgery Consultants  North Atlanta Psychiatry & Corinne G Smith MD  Atlanta Dermatologic Surgery Consultants  Atlanta Dermatology and Laser Surgery  Steven S Thomas MD  Crescent Centre Dermatology  Crescent Centre Dermatology  Edmund R Clement MD  Vickie M Brown MD  Georgia Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center LLC  Georgia Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center LLC  Georgia Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center LLC  Eileen S Niren MD  Atlanta Dermatology Vein & Research  Christine Glavey MD  Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center PC  Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center PC  Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center PC  Aesthetic Specialty Centre  Aesthetic Specialty Centre  Robert Kelleher MD  Dunwoody Dermatology  John F O'Brien MD  Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases PC  Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases PC  Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases PC  The Emory Clinic Dermatology  The Emory Clinic Dermatology  Tara Dermatology Center  The Emory Clinic Dermatology  Tara Dermatology Center  The Emory Clinic Dermatology  The Emory Clinic Dermatology  Southern Crescent Dermatology  Emory University School of Medicine Dermatology  Emory University School of Medicine Dermatology  Emory University School of Medicine Dermatology  Emory University School of Medicine Dermatology  David S Bryant MD  Peter C D'Aubermont MD  Russell Harris MD PC  Peachtree Dunwoody Dermatology  Metropolitan Dermatologic Surgery  Raymond Caputo MD  Perimeter Dermatology PC  Dermatology Associates Of Atlanta  Dermatology Associates Of Atlanta  Dermatology Associates Of Atlanta  Perimeter Dermatology PC Athens, GeorgiaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-09
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Bed BugsWhat are bed bugs? What do bed bugs look like?Bed bugs are small, oval, non-flying insects that belong to the insect family Cimicidae, which includes three species that bite people. Adult bed bugs reach 5-7 mm in length, while nymphs (juveniles) are as small as 1.5 mm. Bed bugs have flat bodies and may sometimes be mistaken for ticks or small cockroaches. Bed bugs feed by sucking blood from humans or animals. Adult bed bugs are reddish brown in color, appearing more reddish after feeding on a blood meal. Nymphs are clear in color and appear bright red after feeding. The wings of bed bugs are vestigial, so they cannot fly.
Where are bed bugs found?Bed bugs were common in the U.S. before World War II and became rare after widespread use of the pesticide DDT began in the 1940s and 1950s. They remained prevalent in other areas of the world and, in recent years, have been increasingly observed again in the U.S. Increases in immigration and travel from the developing world as well as restrictions on the use of stronger pesticides may be factors that have led to the relatively recent increase in bed bug infestations. While bed bugs are often reported to be found when sanitation conditions are poor or when birds or mammals (particularly bats) are nesting on or near a home, bed bugs can also live and thrive in clean environments. Crowded living quarters also facilitate the spread of bed bugs. Bed bugs can live in any area of the home and can reside in tiny cracks in furniture as well as on textiles and upholstered furniture. They tend to be most common in areas where people sleep and generally concentrate in beds, including mattresses, box springs, and bed frames. They do not infest the sleeping surfaces of beds as commonly as cracks and crevices associated with the bed frame and mattress. Other sites where bed bugs often reside include curtains, edges of carpet, corners insid... Recommended Reading Related to Bed BugsWhat are noninfectious, common rashes localized to a particular anatomical area?Common, noninfectious rashes are listed below. Since these conditions are not caused by infectious organisms, it is reasonable to attempt to treat them with over-the-counter 1% hydrocortisone cream for a week or so prior to seeking medical attention. Seborrheic dermatitis: Seborrheic dermatitis is the single most common rash affecting adults. It produces a red, scaling eruption that characteristically affects the scalp, forehead, brows, cheeks, and external ears. Atopic dermatitis: Atopic dermatitis, often called eczema, is a common disorder of childhood which produces red, itchy, weeping rashes on the inner aspects of the elbows and in back of the knees as well as the cheeks, neck, wrists, and ankles. It is commonly found in patients who also have asthma and hay fever. Contact dermatitis: Contact dermatitis is a rash that i... Other Related Bed Bugs ArticlesEmergency Contact for Athens
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