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Bed Bugs and Black Skin

Bed bug bites tend to happen on exposed areas whilst you’re asleep - face, neck, arms and legs are vulnerable. Typically a bed bug bite is usually red, itchy, and can appear in clusters or in a line on the skin. However, bed bug bites on Black and brown skin may not always show up angry and bright red, rather the skin can look purplish, flush a deeper brown or very dark red.

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