I have been rubbing benadryl on it for a month. I got borderline addicted to it. Started chiggerex last week, it’s not that much more effective. I also have been scratching them and making them bleed
You can get over-the-counter cortisone sprays - triamcinolone and fluticasone - either will do - spray it on the bites - don't scratch - it should help without sedation but don't use it too much.
if this has persisted a month you should see a dermatologist
>baking soda or Epsom salt is a fantastic way to reduce the itching and swelling. The ingredients in baking soda and Epsom salt draw out the toxins in the body and reduce swelling and inflammation.
>Run a bath with warm water and a cup of either Epsom salt or baking soda. Soak in the Epsom salt or baking soda solution for up to 30 minutes. Do not use hot water, as it makes the inflammation worse.
Ironically enough, I've found heat to be the best treatment when I have chigger bites. High heat, though. Like not quite giving yourself first-degree burns, but still very hot. Maybe the same idea as
That's the tab from a plastic shopping bag on your foot.
Also if you want some relief, you need to take benadryl and either soak up to your calves in incredibly hot water (the object is to overload the pain receptors) or wrap ice packs around your ankles.
What I do is put a pot of water on to boil, and once it's getting those small bubbles forming on the bottom of the pot, turn it off and stick the end of a metal spoon under the water for 10-15 seconds. Then put the convex side of the spoon onto the bite, trying to only have skin contact on the bite and not the surrounding skin. I don't hold it directly against the bite at first, though, otherwise at that temperature it probably would cause burns. Start with light, rapid tapping, pausing for a second if the heat starts to get painful, then as the spoon cools a bit/the bite heats up, progress to slower taps where you leave the spoon in contact for longer, until eventually the spoon is cool enough to press it against the bite continuously without pain from the heat. It's not a quick treatment, since you have to do that for like 3-5 minutes on every single bite, but at least for me they don't itch for a day or 2 after, when I then repeat the treatment, and it also seems to speed recovery. I usually combine that technique with some hydrocortizone cream applied at the end as well.
That's the tab from a plastic shopping bag on your foot.
Also if you want some relief, you need to take benadryl and either soak up to your calves in incredibly hot water (the object is to overload the pain receptors) or wrap ice packs around your ankles.
For all you know, it could be scabies. Even after getting treated at the doctor you will have bouts of itching for the remainder of your life because they burrowed deep enough with their eggs.
I agree, you're one hairy fricker.
chiggers?
yes
I work in the woods
They have itched for a month every day after work as soon as my nerves relax
Pop a benadryl and put on an ice pack. I deal with those fricks almost on the daily during warmer months, I find those two work great.
I have been rubbing benadryl on it for a month. I got borderline addicted to it. Started chiggerex last week, it’s not that much more effective. I also have been scratching them and making them bleed
You can get over-the-counter cortisone sprays - triamcinolone and fluticasone - either will do - spray it on the bites - don't scratch - it should help without sedation but don't use it too much.
if this has persisted a month you should see a dermatologist
sounds like you might be allergic or something anon, i've never had them last that long
Try fresh aloe.
you honestly deserve it tbh for not treating your clothes.
better luck next time loser.
I would blouse my boots, treat my clothes, and probably wear gaiters.
https://www.tipsbulletin.com/homemade-chigger-repellent/
>baking soda or Epsom salt is a fantastic way to reduce the itching and swelling. The ingredients in baking soda and Epsom salt draw out the toxins in the body and reduce swelling and inflammation.
>Run a bath with warm water and a cup of either Epsom salt or baking soda. Soak in the Epsom salt or baking soda solution for up to 30 minutes. Do not use hot water, as it makes the inflammation worse.
Ironically enough, I've found heat to be the best treatment when I have chigger bites. High heat, though. Like not quite giving yourself first-degree burns, but still very hot. Maybe the same idea as
What I do is put a pot of water on to boil, and once it's getting those small bubbles forming on the bottom of the pot, turn it off and stick the end of a metal spoon under the water for 10-15 seconds. Then put the convex side of the spoon onto the bite, trying to only have skin contact on the bite and not the surrounding skin. I don't hold it directly against the bite at first, though, otherwise at that temperature it probably would cause burns. Start with light, rapid tapping, pausing for a second if the heat starts to get painful, then as the spoon cools a bit/the bite heats up, progress to slower taps where you leave the spoon in contact for longer, until eventually the spoon is cool enough to press it against the bite continuously without pain from the heat. It's not a quick treatment, since you have to do that for like 3-5 minutes on every single bite, but at least for me they don't itch for a day or 2 after, when I then repeat the treatment, and it also seems to speed recovery. I usually combine that technique with some hydrocortizone cream applied at the end as well.
Bro, I don’t think these aren’t mosquito bites. These look chigger bites. Where you in tall grasses recently?
That's the tab from a plastic shopping bag on your foot.
Also if you want some relief, you need to take benadryl and either soak up to your calves in incredibly hot water (the object is to overload the pain receptors) or wrap ice packs around your ankles.
Soak a rag in gas and rub the affected areas. Itll burn like hell and cause cancer, but itll get rid of the chigger bites
>gasoline
Can confirm, ex girlfriends woodsman dad swore by it and that mf knew
Calamine lotion will relieve it
Just cut them out
For all you know, it could be scabies. Even after getting treated at the doctor you will have bouts of itching for the remainder of your life because they burrowed deep enough with their eggs.
Stay the frick away from scabies.