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How to Recognize Chigger Bites

Chiggers are the larvae of the harvest mite and if you get bitten by one you'll start to suffer from intense itching within a few hours, often around your torso. A quick examination will reveal weeping red welts characteristic of chigger bites.

Things You'll Need

  • Hydrocortisone Creams
  • Clear Nail Polishes
  • Rubbing Alcohol
  • Antibacterial Ointments
  • Soap
  • Anti-lice Shampoos For Normal Hair
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Instructions

    • 1

      See "How to Avoid Chigger Bites" under Related eHows. It's always better to prevent bites than to deal with their aftermath.

    • 2

      Check the site of the itching. If chiggers have bitten, you will see red welts beginning to form.

    • 3

      Clean the site carefully and apply a hydrocortisone cream to treat the itching. Calamine lotion may also work.

    • 4

      Use a commercial product such as Chigarid or Chigg-away to treat the bites.

    • 5

      Keep the site clean and dry, and watch it carefully for signs of secondary infection.

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