Bed Bugs Center - Wheaton, IL
Wheaton 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 Wheaton * Francis S Lichon MD  Wilfried L Schmerold MD  Moira C Ariano MD  Moira C Ariano MD  Town Square Dermatology  Town Square Dermatology  DuPage Medical Group of Stratford  Liposuction and Cosmetic Surgery Institute  Leone Dermatology Center  Leone Dermatology Center  Center for Cosmetic Skin Surgery  Center for Dermatology & Skin Cancer Ltd  Dermatology Office  James R Davis MD  Dermatology Office  Dermatology Limited  Dermatology Limited  Dermatology Limited  Dermatology Limited  Dermatology Limited  Dermatology Limited  Dupage Medical Group Dermatology  Dupage Medical Group Dermatology  Oak Brook Dermatology Associates  Oak Brook Dermatology Associates  Clear Complexions RX  Rush Dermatology Patient Services  Rush Dermatology Patient Services  Dreyer Medical Clinic Fox Valley Dermatology & Psychiatry  Naperbrook Dermatology  Tehming Liang MD  Schaumburg Dermatology  Michael A Greenberg MD  Anthony M Janiga MD  Gary Jay Barsky MD  Fox Valley Dermatology  The Elmhurst Clinic  The Elmhurst Clinic  Medical Specialists Ltd & Laser Care  AC Dermatology  Dermatology Associates of Hinsdale SC  Dermatology Associates of Hinsdale SC  Bakal Dermatology Associates  Bakal Dermatology Associates  Barsky Dermatological Association  O'Donoghue Gehlmann & Kalis MDs  O'Donoghue Gehlmann & Kalis MDs  Medical Hair Restoration  Jeffrey L Melton MD  O'Donoghue Gehlmann & Kalis MDs  Aesthetic & Clinical Dermatology Associates  Northwest Dermatology SC  Northwest Dermatology SC  Bruce Kolton MD LLC  Northwest Dermatology SC  Northwest Dermatology SC  Northwest Dermatology SC  Karen Lynn Maloney MD  Marvin H Margolis MD  Liposuction and Cosmetic Surgery Institute  Wyhinny Alter Garcia & Wyhinny MDs  Dermatology Associates of LaGrange  Dermatology Associates of LaGrange  Dermatology Associates of LaGrange  Dermatology Associates of LaGrange  Thomas O Chua MD  Lawrence L Johnson  Kiran R Bais MD  Glazer Dermatology  Dreyer Medical Clinic West Aurora Dermatology  Dreyer Medical Clinic West Aurora Dermatology  Julie A Moore MD  Fahey Medical Center  Leone Dermatology Center  Leone Dermatology Center  Leone Dermatology Center  Leone Dermatology Center  Leone Dermatology Center  Eugene Mandrea MD  Eugene Mandrea MD  Rollie S Ackerman MD  A & G Dermatology  Fine Skin Dermatology  A & G Dermatology  Medical Surgical Dermarology  Dermatology Limited  Dermatology Limited  Bryan C Schultz MD  Sophia E Welykyj MD  Medical Surgical Dermarology  Academic & Clinical Associates  Advanced Urology Center  Academic & Clinical Associates  Cole D Lundquist MD  Dolar Koya MD  Dermelan  Dermelan  Aleksander Krunic MD SC  Dermelan  Raymond M Handler MD & Roland S Medansky MD Wheaton, IllinoisUpcoming Local Events2012-06-03
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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 Wheaton
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