Fleas

Alternative names:

dog fleas; Siphonaptera

Symptoms:

• rash, papular
• papule may have small hemorrhagic area
• papules itch
• a localized rash
  • skin rash or lesion located on the armpit or fold of a joint (at the elbow, knee, or ankle)
  • the amount of skin area affected increases over time (enlarging skin rash or lesion) or the rash spreads to other areas
  • when pressed the area turns white (blanches to touch)

• severe itching
• hives
• swelling only around a lesion (sore) or injury
• generalized itching (pruritus) or itching of the skin rash
• skin folds such as under the breasts or in the groin may be affected (intertrigo)

Note: Symptoms often begin suddenly (within hours).

Signs and tests:

No testing is necessary.