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I got told that is it alright to give your child a bleach bath for kids that has chiggers i haven't done it but i would like to know something?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Bleach: You can safely give your child a bath with3-4 tablespoon of bleach added to the water.Bleach serves as an antiseptic

Answered 3/19/2021

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Get Chiggers off: skin asap by rubbing w a cloth or showering in warm water w soap. You don't need bleach to remove chiggers. 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 5/20/2016

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Better ideas: It's better to take a fairly warm shower and scrub gently on the skin with soap on a wash cloth. That will help remove any still on the skin. I like Caladryl Clear (over the counter) for a good anti-itch gel. Try to prevent scratching. If a child is over 4 years old, you can give Benadryl (diphenhydramine) by mouth, especially at bedtime to stop the itch.

Answered 10/24/2017

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