Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Should i pop blisters from chigger bites?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
No don't - it will : ^ your chances of developing an infection. Get chiggers off your skin asap by rubbing w a cloth or showering in warm water w soap. You can apply Hydrocortisone cream or take oral antihistamines for itching. There are products you can buy specifically to treat chiggers. Chigger bites usually resolve in 1 to 2 weeks w/o treatment. Get medical eval for infection.
Answered 8/12/2019
4.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Is it normal for a chigger bite to turn into a blister?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Had chigger bites 4-days blisters wont go away.Very sore?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I have about 40 chigger bites on me from hiking and they seem to be spreading how do I get relief? They're popping up on my feet and legs.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
