Itchy Itchy Itchy!?!
Question: Itchy Itchy Itchy!!?
I have chiggers!. And they are spreading and they are horribley itchy!. I even have them down south!. I have tried clear finger nail polish but they just won't go away!. Please help! Do you know how to get them to go away!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
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Chiggers attach themselves to the skin, hair follicles or pores by inserting their piercing mouthparts!. When chiggers attach to humans, they are not usually noticed for some time!. During feeding, they inject a fluid into the skin which dissolves tissue!. Chiggers feed by sucking up the liquified tissues!. The human immune reaction to a bite prevents the chigger from obtaining adequate nourishment!. They rarely survive long enough to complete a meal!.
Itching from chigger bites is usually noticed 4-8 hours after chiggers have attached or have been accidentally removed!. The fluid injection causes welts to appear which may last for two weeks (See the hyperlink if you want pics)!. Some people exhibit an allergic reaction to the fluid which may result in severe swelling, itching, and fever!.
**************************************!.!.!. People mistakenly believe that chiggers embed themselves in the skin or that the welts contain chiggers!. Often scratching at the welt results in secondary infection!. **********
Chiggers are easily removed from the skin by taking a hot bath or shower and lathering with soap several times!. The bath will kill attached chiggers and others which are not attached!. Since symptoms of contact may not appear for several hours, it is not always possible to completely prevent welts caused by chigger bites!. Antiseptic should be applied to all welts which do appear!. Temporary relief of itching may be achieved with nonprescription local anesthetics available at most drug stores!. Studies have shown that meat tenderizer, rubbed into the welt, will alleviate itching!.
Chigger infestations may be eliminated by clearing brush from the area or closely mowing the area!. Mowing removes the protective cover that chiggers need to survive!. To locate infested areas, place a piece of black cardboard edgewise on the ground!. If chiggers are present, they will climb to the top and congregate there!. They will appear as tiny yellow or pink dots moving across cardboard!. Before starting your survey for chiggers, use protective clothing and repellent!.
PS You are way too cute to have a chigger problem down south ;-)Www@Answer-Health@Com
Itching from chigger bites is usually noticed 4-8 hours after chiggers have attached or have been accidentally removed!. The fluid injection causes welts to appear which may last for two weeks (See the hyperlink if you want pics)!. Some people exhibit an allergic reaction to the fluid which may result in severe swelling, itching, and fever!.
**************************************!.!.!. People mistakenly believe that chiggers embed themselves in the skin or that the welts contain chiggers!. Often scratching at the welt results in secondary infection!. **********
Chiggers are easily removed from the skin by taking a hot bath or shower and lathering with soap several times!. The bath will kill attached chiggers and others which are not attached!. Since symptoms of contact may not appear for several hours, it is not always possible to completely prevent welts caused by chigger bites!. Antiseptic should be applied to all welts which do appear!. Temporary relief of itching may be achieved with nonprescription local anesthetics available at most drug stores!. Studies have shown that meat tenderizer, rubbed into the welt, will alleviate itching!.
Chigger infestations may be eliminated by clearing brush from the area or closely mowing the area!. Mowing removes the protective cover that chiggers need to survive!. To locate infested areas, place a piece of black cardboard edgewise on the ground!. If chiggers are present, they will climb to the top and congregate there!. They will appear as tiny yellow or pink dots moving across cardboard!. Before starting your survey for chiggers, use protective clothing and repellent!.
PS You are way too cute to have a chigger problem down south ;-)Www@Answer-Health@Com
If you think you've been bitten by a chigger, wash the bite with soap and water!. Put on some calamine lotion or cool compresses to help with the itching, or an adult can find an anti-itch cream or medicine at the drugstore for you!. Try not to scratch the bites too much, because this can make the bites become infected!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Wash the affected areas with hot water and soap!. Wash your clothes with plenty of detergent and at the highest temperature setting - this will kill the larvae that will hatch if you ignore this step!. For future prevention, apply sulfur powder or insect repellent with a high DEET percentage!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
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