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How To Stop Unbearable Itching Due To Chiggers? Chiggerrex And Permethrin Cream Not Working

Hello, my name is dimitri and I got chiggers two weeks ago. The bumps are here but the itching stopped and then all of the sudden they just bursted witha sensation of a unbearable itch to the point where I scratch them to they bleed and chiggerrex and permethrin cream 5% is not working. What should I do?
Tue, 13 May 2014
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Hello,

Thank You for consulting HealthcareMagic!

First the diagnosis needs to be established. You need
couple of investigations like KOH wet mount test, CBC which
would give what effective treatment can be planned. Meanwhile,
I suggest to avoid vigorous scratching which may lead to
secondary bacterial infection.

Stay healthy and thank you for consulting! You can contact me again anytime, if you need clarifications or further assistance in future. Kindly rate the answer if you are satisfied.
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How To Stop Unbearable Itching Due To Chiggers? Chiggerrex And Permethrin Cream Not Working

Hello, Thank You for consulting HealthcareMagic! First the diagnosis needs to be established. You need couple of investigations like KOH wet mount test, CBC which would give what effective treatment can be planned. Meanwhile, I suggest to avoid vigorous scratching which may lead to secondary bacterial infection. Stay healthy and thank you for consulting! You can contact me again anytime, if you need clarifications or further assistance in future. Kindly rate the answer if you are satisfied.