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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.

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Dr. Scott Keith answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Polish them.: When I was a kid, living in the hills of Virginia, we treated the bite areas with a small dab of nail polish. It worked great then, so I can't imagine it wouldn't work now.

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Answered 2/21/2020

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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

Dr. Scott Keith answered

Dr Cox agreed

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