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Chiggers

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Alternative Names:

Harvest mite; Red mite

Treatment:

The objective of treatment is to relieve the itching. Antihistamines and corticosteroid creams or lotions may be helpful.

Expectations (prognosis):

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, very badly, or if symptoms get worse or do not improve with treatment.

• Review Date: 10/17/2006
• Reviewed By: Benjamin W. Van Voorhees, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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