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Suggest Treatment For Chigger Bites

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Posted on Mon, 17 Aug 2015
Question: What is the best treatment for chiggers?
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Answered by Dr. Sheetal Verma (24 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Topical agents.

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for your query at HCM.
I understand your concern and situation.

The calamine lotion and corticosteroid creams can be applied at the site of bites to reduce the itching of chigger bites. Oral antihistamine medications such as diphenhydramine, cetrizine or loratidine can also be useful.


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Dr Sheetal Verma
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Suggest Treatment For Chigger Bites

Brief Answer: Topical agents. Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for your query at HCM. I understand your concern and situation. The calamine lotion and corticosteroid creams can be applied at the site of bites to reduce the itching of chigger bites. Oral antihistamine medications such as diphenhydramine, cetrizine or loratidine can also be useful. Take care Hope I answered your query If no clarification then you can close the discussion and rate the answer. A review will be appreciated. Dr Sheetal Verma