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needsfashionadvice · Kate Spade

Chiggers....gross I know

cat · Marc Jacobs

First try not to scratch them,as that could causethe bites to get infected.
If I remember right there isn't much you can do for the itching,the skin just has to heal.
One thing I would suggest trying is soaking in a tub of Aveeno,or an oatmeal product like that.

I'll ask my BF if there is anything else you can use for chigger bites.
(He is an entomologist.)

Sibeski · Dooney & Bourke

This is what I came across for OTC treatment:

Itchy Insect Bites: Bites of mosquitoes, chiggers (harvest mites), fleas, and red bugs usually cause itchy, red bumps. Apply baking soda paste. For itch that is persisting, 1% hydrocortisone ointment (OTC) may be applied 3-4 times a day / an oral antihistamine may also help (see dosage guidelines). If that is not helpful you may want to contact your physician for a prescription anti-itch cream.

cat · Marc Jacobs

Okay,I asked him and he said baking soda,and he also suggested which hazel.

Hope that helps. smile

ETA:he also strongly advised not to scrach the bites as it can cause infection or blood poisoning.

-- Edited by cat at 21:14, 2007-05-30

Kelly · Hermes

I add baking soda to a bath and soak for a while

needsfashionadvice · Kate Spade

Thanks girls! I did the oatmeal bath last night and tonight I'll try the baking soda bath. Boy do these suckers itch, I'm trying my hardest no to scratch.

Jahni · Dooney & Bourke

Clorox bleach...works everytime...put some on an old wash cloth and then on your bites...takes the itch right out...I'm sure it's not great for your skin, but it sure beats itching like crazy....