How to Treat a Mite Bite

Most mites are not terribly interested in biting humans and would much prefer to snack on a dead bird or a juicy plant. If, however, some pesky mites do get into your house, getting rid of the little pests might be difficult, but treating their tiny bites is fairly easy. Follow these steps.

Things You'll Need

• Anti-itch cream
• Magnifying glass

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Instructions

• 1

  Spread an anti-itch cream over the bitten area.

• 2

  Do not scratch the bitten area. Scratching will only cause more pain, and might even cause a skin infection, which could need medical treatment.

• 3

  Visit your doctor if the bites don't clear within a week. If they persist, they could be a rash or other skin irritation.

• 4

  Look into treatments to rid your house of the mites. This will typically involve getting rid of the pests that mites live on.