Bedbugs can bite any part of your body. However, they'll normally bite areas of skin that are exposed while you sleep. This includes your face, neck, arms, and hands.
How do you know if bites are from bed bugs?
Other signs and symptoms of bed bug bites include:
- a burning painful sensation.
- a raised itchy bump with a clear center.
- a red itchy bump with a dark center and lighter swollen surrounding area.
- small red bumps or welts in a zigzag pattern or a line.
- small red bumps surrounded by blisters or hives.
Where do bed bug bites first appear?
Bed bug bite marks appear on your face, neck, arms, hands or any other exposed skin while you are sleeping. People have different reactions to bed bug bites. Some people may not develop any mark from a bite.