“Flea bites often result in small, red bumps, with a ‘halo’ around the bite center,” says Jim Fredericks, Ph.D., a ...

Fleas typically attack dogs and cats, but humans can also get bites ... or a dermatologist (a doctor specializing in skin, hair, and nail conditions) can examine your skin and identify any ...

Additionally, fleas can transmit parasites such as tapeworms and even spread diseases that can harm humans ... a flea comb through your cat's coat or part the hair with your fingers to examine ...