chigger blisters that wont heal?

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Answer 1

Not chigger blisters: Could be that what you think are chigger blisters really aren't. Chigger bites can take up to 6 weeks to "heal", meaning resolve where you can't see where the bite occurred. If the spots persist, see your physician.

Answer 2

That is the reported: Norm. However, i never blistered when i got them. Chigger's bites often have a small red in the center of a welt & occur in areas where skin is tender like the crotch, armpits, beltline, backs of knees, ankles. They are extremely itchy.

Answer 3

Chiggers: Chigger bites often have a small red in the center of a welt ; occur in areas where skin is tender like the crotch, armpits, belt line, backs of knees, ankles. They are extremely itchy. So, yes, blisters are common.

Answer 4

Insect Bites: Any insect bite may blister depending on the individual and if there is an infection.

Answer 5

That is the norm.: Chigger's bites often have a small red in the center of a welt & occur in areas where skin is tender like the crotch, armpits, beltline, backs of knees, ankles. They are extremely itchy.

Answer 6

Chiggers: Chigger's bites often have a small red in the center of a welt & occur in areas where skin is tender like the crotch, armpits, beltline, backs of knees or ankles. They are extremely itchy. I don't think that they always create a welt - i had chiggers dozens of times in the blue ridge mountains & i don't remember having blisters. However blisters are reportedly the norm.

Answer 7

No, don't pop: When you break open blisters you increase chance of infection.

Answer 8

Popping will ^ risk: For 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.

Answer 9

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.

Answer 10

Keep it clean: 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.

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