Bed Bugs Center - Bristol, CT
Bristol 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 Bristol * Glenn S Gart MD  Advanced Dermatology Center  Connecticut Dermatology LLC  Dermatology Surgical Associates LLC  UConn Dermatology Associates  UConn Dermatology Associates  UConn Dermatology Associates  UConn Dermatology Associates  UConn Dermatology Associates  UConn Dermatology Associates  UConn Dermatology Associates  Grove Hill Medical Center Dermatology  Grove Hill Medical Center Dermatology  Joseph Weiss MD  Jeffrey N Alter MD  Dermatology Associates of Waterbury PC  Allen D Kallor & Caron M Grin MDs  Allen D Kallor & Caron M Grin MDs  Dermatology Associates of Waterbury PC  Dermatology Associates of Waterbury PC  Paula M Bevilacqua MD  Paula M Bevilacqua MD  Margaret M Bason MD  Lauren A Daman MD  John W Edelglass MD  Litchfield Dermatology Center  Philip E Shapiro MD  Jerrold C Lehrman MD  Hartford Dermatology Associates PC  Hartford Dermatology Associates PC  Hartford Dermatology Associates PC  Robert B Nathanson MD  Elliot C Zweig MD PC  Jennifer W Pennoyer MD LLC  Gary Last MD  Lawrence J Fortier MD  Ellen B Milstone MD  Dermatology in Hamden  Douglas L Bilinski MD  Jitesh K Vachhani MD  UConn Health Partners Dermatology  UConn Health Partners Dermatology  Edward H Benjamin MD  Frank M Castiglione Jr. MD  Middlesex Dermatology  Advanced DermCare PC  Advanced DermCare PC  Dermatology Associates of Glastonbury LLC  Dermatology Associates of Glastonbury LLC  Dermatology Associates of Glastonbury LLC  Dermatology Associates of Glastonbury LLC  James S Rosokoff MD  James S Rosokoff MD  Dermatology Associates of Eastern Connecticut  Dermatology Associates of Eastern Connecticut  Kalman L Watsky MD  Israel Dvoretzky & Nira R Silverman MDs  Israel Dvoretzky & Nira R Silverman MDs  The Savin Center PC  The Savin Center PC  Yale Dermatology & Laser Center  Yale Dermatology & Laser Center  Yale Dermatology & Laser Center  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Mark J Goldstein MD  Kevin Diette MD  Donald R Greene MD  Dermatology Care Specialists Inc  Shoreline Dermatology  Barry Richter MD  Dermatology Associates of Western CT PC  Dermatology Associates of Western CT PC  Brian McGrath MD  New England Dermatology Associates Inc  New England Dermatology Associates Inc  New England Dermatology Associates Inc  Peter T Demos MD  Enfield Dermatology L L C  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists PC  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists PC  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists PC  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists PC  Robert J Patrignelli MD LLC  Dennis L Feinberg MD  Skin Care Physicians of Fairfield County LLC  Skin Care Physicians of Fairfield County LLC  Kenneth J Maiocco MD PC  Kenneth J Maiocco MD PC  Associates in Dermatology LLC  Associates in Dermatology LLC Bristol, ConnecticutUpcoming Local Events2012-06-17
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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 Bristol
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