How to Cure Flea Mite Bites

Flea mite bites can cause hives, skin rash and severe itching. Areas on the body prone to flea bites include elbows, knees, waist, ankles and between the folds of the skin. Ridding your home of fleas is the only way to prevent further harm to humans and pets. Over-the-counter medications available in most grocery and drug stores help reduce swelling and itchiness.

Things You'll Need

• 1% hydrocortisone cream
• Calamine lotion
• Ice packs

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Instructions

• 1

  Apply ice packs as soon as possible to reduce swelling and itching. Cold ice packs also help stop the urge to scratch flea bites. Scratching can cause further irritation, scarring or lead to infection.

• 2

  Wash the infected areas with warm water and soap. Pat dry with a soft cloth before applying any topical medications.

• 3

  Apply 1% hydrocortisone cream or calamine lotion to reduce itching, burning and swelling as directed until flea mite bites have healed.