Bed Bugs Center - Germantown, MD
Germantown 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 Germantown * Dermatology & Clinical Skin Care Center  Dermatology & Clinical Skin Care Center  Berk Yeager & Keahey MDs  Roni W Ford MD  Berk Yeager & Keahey MDs  Berk Yeager & Keahey MDs  Elizabeth A Liotta MD  Samuel S Norvell Jr. MD  Walter J Giblin MD  Comprehensive Dermatology PC  Greater Washington Dermatology  Greater Washington Dermatology  Joseph M Porres MD  Robert I Horowitz MD  Matthew & Robert Katz MDs  Matthew & Robert Katz MDs  Sheldon K Gottlieb MD  Dermatology & Clinical Skin Care Center  Drs Jaffe O'Neill & Lindgren MD PA  Drs Jaffe O'Neill & Lindgren MD PA  Skin Cancer Surgery Ctr  Drs Jaffe O'Neill & Lindgren MD PA  Dermatology & Clinical Skin Care Center  Dermatology & Clinical Skin Care Center  Ronald N Shore MD  Skin Cancer Surgery Ctr  Skin Cancer Surgery Ctr  Dermatology & Clinical Skin Care Center  Stephen W White MD  Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Center LLC  Hema A Sundaram MD PA  Brown & Canning MDs  Brown & Canning MDs  Leonard C Sperling MD  NIH Dermatology Branch  National Naval Medical Center Dermatology  Ronald B Prussick MD PC  DiGiovanna & Peck MDs  David Green MD  DiGiovanna & Peck MDs  Derm Associates PC  Derm Associates PC  Derm Associates PC  Brenda J Berberian MD  Richard J Castiello MD  Robert J Carnathan MD CHTD  Leonard Cutler MD  Daniel L Dellatorre MD  Leonard Cutler MD  Shelly Hall MD  Lynn McKinley-Grant MD  Laurence H Miller MD PA  Margaret O'Neill MD  Leonard Cutler MD  Drs Ford & Yeager  Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Warner & VanMeter MDs PA  Warner & VanMeter MDs PA  Purnima Sau MD  Leon E Brown MD  Bethesda Dermatopathology Lab  Anita L Henderson MD  Melanie L Adams MD PA  Columbia Dermatology Center  Lawrence R Feldman MD  Ronald A Katz MD  Cylburn E Soden MD  Thuy V Nguyen MD  David A Spott MD  Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Associates PC  Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Associates PC  Stephen R Damm MD  Carolyn J Pass MD  Frederick N Pearson MD  Robinson & Max Dermatology PA  Dermatology & Advanced Skin Care  Dermatology & Advanced Skin Care  Dermatology & Advanced Skin Care  Marvin Chadab MD  Donald R Frisby MD  Allison Linquist MD  Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Largo  Barbara C Williamson MD  Clinical Associates PA Reisterstown  Clinical Associates PA Reisterstown  Charlotte Modly MD  Robyn F James MD  Dermatology Laser Center  Valerie D Callender MD  Risa Jampel MD PA  Irving D Wolfe MD  Emanuel H Silverstein MD PA  Clinical Associates PA Pikesville  Barbara K Honig  Barbara K Honig  David Strobel MD  William Dvorine MD  Debra A Coats-Walton MD  Mitchell Klapper MD  Lynda M Crawford MD Germantown, MarylandUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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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 Germantown
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