About a week ago, I moved into a friend’s unused apartment while my own place was undergoing renovation. He offered it without hesitation, and at first, everything felt completely normal. The space was quiet, functional, and seemed like a convenient temporary solution.
But just a few days later, something changed.
Strange Skin Reactions Start Appearing
Small red, itchy bumps began showing up on my skin—mostly on my legs and back. At first, I assumed it was something minor, maybe an allergic reaction or irritation from stress or environment change. But the more time passed, the more noticeable it became.
What made it confusing was that nothing in my routine had changed. Same hygiene products, same habits, same lifestyle. That’s when I started wondering if the issue might be connected to the apartment itself.
Searching for Possible Causes
Without immediate access to medical help, I started researching online. One possibility kept appearing repeatedly: bed bugs.
Since the apartment was older and the mattress didn’t look recently replaced, I carefully inspected it. I checked seams, corners, and surrounding furniture for common signs like stains or visible insects. But I couldn’t find anything obvious.
Still, the symptoms didn’t go away.
Trying Simple Prevention Steps
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