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Suggest Treatment For Chigger Bites

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Posted on Mon, 12 Oct 2015
Question: Spend a lot of time outdoors. Have what I think is a terrible case of chiggers. What is the best way to get relief? Please help!! XXXX.
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Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
You can take antihistamines and apply calamine lotion.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thank you for asking HCM.

I have gone through your query. You can apply cool compress. Applying calamine lotion will be helpful. If that doesn't give relief then you can use corticosteroid creams like hydrocortisone. Taking over the counter antihistamines like benadryl will be helpful also.

Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Chigger Bites

Brief Answer: You can take antihistamines and apply calamine lotion. Detailed Answer: Hi Thank you for asking HCM. I have gone through your query. You can apply cool compress. Applying calamine lotion will be helpful. If that doesn't give relief then you can use corticosteroid creams like hydrocortisone. Taking over the counter antihistamines like benadryl will be helpful also. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks.