Question 1

1 small painless skin colored bump on shaft of penis. it itched briefly. i woke up with chigger bites on the insides of my legs and buttocks area. put cortisone on it, no longer itches and is not painful. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

: It is too early to tell what is is. You just have to watch it in the next couple days. If it is a chigger bite it should resolve in a couple days. If you are at risk for STD, use condom in the meantime. You should see a dermatologist if the lesion persists or worsens.

Question 2

how long does itching from chigger bites last?

Accepted Answer

Chiggers: Varies but they can last for quite some time and leave scarring. Best to try topical and oral anti-itch therapies.

Question 3

i was on vacation in turks and caicos and got what i though was chigger bites. i have been back since the 9th and the itching is as bad as ever. i have about 50 bites. any suggestions i'm going crazy?

Accepted Answer

Treat: First of all - TRY NOT to scratch , take oral Claritin (loratadine) 1 tab daily , apply calamine lotion or aquaphor  ointment. If still no improvement see the MD

Question 4

should you avoid being out in high heat and sweating if you have a bad case of chigger bites? will the heat and sweat aggrevate the bites and cause more itching and discomfort?

Accepted Answer

: I agree with avoiding excessive moisture in the skin around the bites.  Calamine lotion applications are OK.

Question 5

i think i have chiggers. woke up yesterday with them. itching like crazy. but today i got home from work and found more smaller. do they spread?

Accepted Answer

CHIGGERS?: IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE CHIGGERS, PLEASE SEE YOUR PCP OR A DERMATOLOGIST.
AND SOON . . .
BEST LUCK.

Question 6

does claritin (loratadine) help with chiggers bites itch?

Accepted Answer

Claritin (loratadine) for chigger: It probably will not help much. Consider topical treatments.

Question 7

what is the bet home remedy for the itch of chigger bites? my lawn must be infwested with them.

Accepted Answer

Get Chiggers off : Your skin asap by rubbing w cloth or showering in warm water w soap. Chigger bites usually heal on their own w/i 1 to 2 weeks. You can apply a paste of 1 part water ; 2 parts baking soda - reapply sauve every few hours. Or try Hydrocortisone cream or  oral antihistamines for itching. There are products you can buy specifically to treat chiggers. Get medical eval for infection.

Question 8

what causes a little red spot with a white center? are those chigger bites? they do not itch and are not spreading?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you. What you described suggests tick bite and you should see a doctor to ascertain if you should take antibiotics to prevent Lyme disease.
Get HPV vaccine.
Wish you good health!

Question 9

could you tell me what are some effective ways to stop chigger and tick bites from itching.?

Accepted Answer

Tick Bites: To reduce itching from a tick bite: apply ice pack compresses or tea tree oil.

Question 10

can i take a bath with clorox to relieve the itch due to chiggers?

Accepted Answer

NO! Very toxic!: See your doctor to evaluate the extent of your situation, and let her/him prescribe something for you that will help you out to take while your body heals. There's a whole protocol to this and you don't want reinfection too. So, get the full story from your PCP, or call him/her. There are OTC meds you can take to reduce itching, but call your doctor first. These needs to be documented.

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1 small painless skin colored bump on shaft of penis. it itched briefly. i woke up with chigger bites on the insides of my legs and buttocks area. put cortisone on it, no longer itches and is not painful. what could this be?

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How long does itching from chigger bites last?

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I was on vacation in turks and caicos and got what i though was chigger bites. i have been back since the 9th and the itching is as bad as ever. i have about 50 bites. any suggestions i'm going crazy?

A member asked:

Should you avoid being out in high heat and sweating if you have a bad case of chigger bites? will the heat and sweat aggrevate the bites and cause more itching and discomfort?

A member asked:

I think i have chiggers. woke up yesterday with them. itching like crazy. but today i got home from work and found more smaller. do they spread?

A member asked:

Does claritin (loratadine) help with chiggers bites itch?

A member asked:

What is the bet home remedy for the itch of chigger bites? my lawn must be infwested with them.

A member asked:

What causes a little red spot with a white center? are those chigger bites? they do not itch and are not spreading?

A member asked:

Could you tell me what are some effective ways to stop chigger and tick bites from itching.?

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Can i take a bath with clorox to relieve the itch due to chiggers?

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