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Bed Bug Bites

Victims of bed bugs send in pictures of bites on their skin

By , About.com Guide

What do bed bug bites look like? When you're trying to determine if red itchy bumps on your skin are bed bug bites, sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words. These pictures were sent in from victims of bed bug who shared the photos (and their stories) to help others identify the bites.

Bed bug bites typically appear in groups of three, called the "breakfast, lunch and dinner" pattern. Depending on your body's individual reaction to the bites, they may blend together in a rash, making it difficult to identify individual bites. You can read more about what bed bug bites look like on Is This a Bed Bug Bite?

You can also learn what bed bugs are and how to avoid them when traveling.)

Have you been attacked by bed bugs? Share your bed bug pictures and stories to help others identify the troublesome pests, or read more stories and see pictures of bed bug bites sent in by readers.

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