Bed Bugs Center - Gastonia, NC
Gastonia 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 Gastonia * North Carolina Dermatology Center  Robert H Kahn MD  Mecklenburg Dermatology Associates  Mecklenburg Dermatology Associates  Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology  Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology  Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology  Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology  Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology  Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology  Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology  Charlotte Medical Clinic  Charlotte Medical Clinic  Cleveland Dermatology PA  Carolina Dermatology LLC  Gary D Waldman MD  Dermatology Laser & Vein Specialists of The Carolinas  Dermatology Laser & Vein Specialists of The Carolinas  Esthetics Center for Dermatology  North Lake Dermatology  North Lake Dermatology  Stuart Y Wernikoff MD  Dermatologic Laser Center  Dermatologic Laser Center  Dermatologic Laser Center  Lakeside Cosmetic Surgery Center  Lakeside Cosmetic Surgery Center  Charlotte Dermatology PA  Carolina Skin Surgery Center  Charlotte Dermatology PA  Charlotte Dermatology PA  Curtis W Schupbach MD  Charlotte Dermatology PA  Mecklenburg Medical Group Museum  Charles E Reaves MD  Dermatology Specialists of Charlotte  Dermatology Specialists of Charlotte  Dermatology Specialists of Charlotte  Dematology Practice of the Carolinas PA  Dematology Practice of the Carolinas PA  Mid-Charlotte Dermatology  Mecklenburg Medical Group Ballantyne  University Dermatology  University Dermatology  Darst Dermatology  Arboretum Dermatology  Todd Helfman M.D., P.A.  Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology  Wolfe Dermatology  Hickory Dermatology  Hickory Dermatology  Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology  Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates  Presbyterian Dermatology South  Viewmont Dermatology PA  Viewmont Dermatology PA  Dermatology Center of Hickory  Reed Dermatology  Reed Dermatology  Troutman Family Medicine  Dermatology Group Of The Carolinas  Dermatology Group Of The Carolinas  Dermatology Group Of The Carolinas  Dermatology Group Of The Carolinas  Dermatology Group Of The Carolinas  Dermatology Group Of The Carolinas  Dermatology Group Of The Carolinas  Dermatology Group Of The Carolinas  Dermatology Group Of The Carolinas  Dermatology Group Of The Carolinas  Dermatology Group Of The Carolinas  Frank L Foreman MD  Western Piedmont Dermatology  Rutherford Dermatology PA  Salisbury Dermatology Clinic PA  Salisbury Dermatology Clinic PA  Salisbury Dermatology Clinic PA  Stanly Memorial Hospital  Laurelyn Medical Group  Central Carolina Dermatology  Central Carolina Dermatology  Central Carolina Dermatology  Central Carolina Dermatology  Maggie Sparks Dermatology  Maggie Sparks Dermatology  Maggie Sparks Dermatology  Maggie Sparks Dermatology  Maggie Sparks Dermatology  Davie Dermatology PA  Davie Dermatology PA  Davie Dermatology PA  Winston Salem Dermatology & Surgery Center  Winston Salem Dermatology & Surgery Center  Triad Dermatology  Westgate Dermatology & Laser Center  Premier Medical Associates  Premier Medical Associates  Winston-Salem Health Care Dermatology Gastonia, North CarolinaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-26
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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 Gastonia
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