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Chiggers



Chigger bite - close-up of blisters
Chigger bite - close-up of blisters


Chiggers

Alternative Names:

Harvest mite; Red mite
Treatment:

The objective of treatment is to relieve the itching. Antihistamines and corticosteroid creams or lotions may be helpful.


Expectations (prognosis):

This condition heals itself without treatment.


Complications:

Secondary infection may follow intense scratching as a complication.


Calling your health care provider:

Apply home treatment and call your health care provider if there are signs of complications.

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if rash is itching intensely, or if symptoms worsen or do not improve with treatment.




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