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Suggest Treatment For Chigger Bite

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Posted on Tue, 21 Jun 2016
Question: What are the side effects of chigger bites
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Answered by Dr. Naveen Kumar (1 hour later)
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Welcome to health care magic, I share your concern and I will try to help you out in best possible way.
After feasting on human skin cells, chiggers turn yellowish in color.When the chigger falls off, you are left with reddish bumps. You may notice a bright red dot in the center - which is the remnant of the tube, your skin formed in response to the chigger’s saliva. The bumps may look like welts, blisters, pimples, or hives. Bites generally appear in groups and get larger for several days to a week. While many insects bite exposed skin that’s easy to get to, chiggers like to bite in folds of skin as well as places where clothing fits tightly on the skin. Most chigger bites occur around the ankles, waist, armpits, crotch, or behind the knees.

You won’t feel it when the chigger latches on, and you probably won’t feel a thing when it bites.Often, the bites appear in clusters and can form a rash.
Try to avoid scratching, as this can cause infection. You may use over-the-counter anti-itch medications like hydrocortisone or calamine lotion. You can also apply ice to the bites to relieve itch. Avoid very hot baths and showers. If you become infected or symptoms don’t improve, see your doctor. It is a common misperception that chiggers burrow under the skin. They do not, so there is no need to try to remove them.

I hope this helps you
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.

Dr. Naveen XXXXXXX
Medical Consultant.
Ebix, Inc.
YYYY@YYYY
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Suggest Treatment For Chigger Bite

Brief Answer: find the answer below. Detailed Answer: Welcome to health care magic, I share your concern and I will try to help you out in best possible way. After feasting on human skin cells, chiggers turn yellowish in color.When the chigger falls off, you are left with reddish bumps. You may notice a bright red dot in the center - which is the remnant of the tube, your skin formed in response to the chigger’s saliva. The bumps may look like welts, blisters, pimples, or hives. Bites generally appear in groups and get larger for several days to a week. While many insects bite exposed skin that’s easy to get to, chiggers like to bite in folds of skin as well as places where clothing fits tightly on the skin. Most chigger bites occur around the ankles, waist, armpits, crotch, or behind the knees. You won’t feel it when the chigger latches on, and you probably won’t feel a thing when it bites.Often, the bites appear in clusters and can form a rash. Try to avoid scratching, as this can cause infection. You may use over-the-counter anti-itch medications like hydrocortisone or calamine lotion. You can also apply ice to the bites to relieve itch. Avoid very hot baths and showers. If you become infected or symptoms don’t improve, see your doctor. It is a common misperception that chiggers burrow under the skin. They do not, so there is no need to try to remove them. I hope this helps you If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you. Dr. Naveen XXXXXXX Medical Consultant. Ebix, Inc. YYYY@YYYY