Flea bites are caused by fleas by cutting through skin and sucking blood from the accessible parts of the body. Flea bites are considered a dangerous condition given that fleas can transmit diseases from one person to another. The key symptoms associated with flea bites are itching with inflammation. Dog fleas, cat fleas and human fleas are the three different species of flea that can affect a person. Flea bites can also cause rashes, small bumps, single puncture spots and bleeding. Bleeding can lead to infection due to excessive scratching. As in your case, flea bites spread across the body in clusters and remain itchy or inflamed for several weeks. Flea infestation could be due to cracks or crevices in households. Pets also tend to carry in fleas from the outside and are also among the common victims as well as the common carriers of fleas.
Scratching can leave marks and the black marks on your body could be due to scratching. Cleanse the affected area with anti bacterial soap and warm water. A paste made of baking soda and water can be applied to the affected area and then rised off once it dries. Natural powders containing herbs such as wormwood, rosemary and eucalyptus prevent flea infestation. Dust such herbal powders to soothe irritation and relieve the itchy sensation. Keeping the affected area clean and dry can help reduce chances of infection. The scars over the body will reduce over time. Applying a paste made of green gram and yoghurt will help to exfoliate the skin. Keep the mixture on your skin for ten minutes before rinsing it off with cold water. This home remedy also helps lighten the scars. Another effective home remedy is to lighten the scars using an emulsion of ground radish seeds with water. This paste can be applied on the skin to lighten the scars. Cooling packs of cucumber and fullers earth mixed with rose water can also cleanse and soothe the skin. A mixture of honey, olive oil, sandalwood powder and turmeric is also known to soothe the skin and lighten the complexion. Juices of watermelon and tomato can also be applied on the affected areas to cleanse the skin and also lighten scars.
Keeping fleas at bay should help reduce risks of flea infestation and flea bites. Dusting diatomaceous earth helps avoid flea infestation on pets and around the house. Diatomaceous earth dehydrates the fleas and kills them in the process. It is also important to maintain adequate pet hygiene to prevent pet fleas and consequent flea bites. Insects and pests can also be kept at bay with the regular use of insecticides and pesticides.