How to Treat a Chigger Bite
Instructions
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Wash the area around the bite with hot soapy water as soon as possible.
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Scrub the area with a wash cloth to help remove other chiggers that might be on the skin in the area of the bite.
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Apply ice to treat minor swelling in reaction to the bite. Apply ice for 10 minutes; remove it for 10 minutes; repeat until the swelling goes down.
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Apply an over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream to the area of the bite to treat itching.
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Take an oral antihistamine to reduce the allergic reaction that your body is having to the bite if you're still itchy.
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