Treatment
The objective of treatment is to relieve the itching. Antihistamines and corticosteroid creams or lotions may be helpful.
Prognosis (Expectations)
This condition heals itself without treatment.
Complications
Secondary infection may follow intense scratching as a complication.
Calling Your Health Care Provider
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if the rash itches very badly, or if symptoms get worse or do not improve with treatment.
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Chiggers : Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
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Chiggers : Symptoms & Signs, Diagnosis & Tests
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Chiggers : Treatment
Review Date : 10/28/2008
Reviewed By : Linda Vorvick, MD, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine; and Jatin M. Vyas, PHD, MD, Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Assistant in Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease, Massachusetts General Hospital. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
