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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?
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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
Answered 5/12/2016
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