What are chiggers

Chiggers are called trombiculid mites, they have other names too, some called them harvest mites, bugs, lice, red bugs, and juvenile similar mite. they are usually in red with six legs. Chiggers live everywhere in the world. most commonly they prefer to live in

• Grassy field
• forests
• Gardens and parks
• Lakes or rivers.

Adults chiggers do not bite. The babies bite and they are red, yellow, orange, color and their size are around 03 Millimeters long. After their birth, they do not travel long from their place. they prefer to live together in huge groups on grass nearby animals or humans.

In America, chiggers bites are common in the spring, summer, and early fall. they insects are more active when the temprature is around 76 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. if the temprature is colder than 42 degrees they die.

Symptoms of chiggers bites

Itching with red spots is the main symptom of chigger bites usually after 1-2 days of the bite. itching may last for several days and may take up to 15 days for recovery in normal appearance.

It is highly recommended that you do not scratch the skin that can lead to another skin condition called bacterial infection of the skin. if your itching is not stopping even after using home remedies consult your doctor as soon as possible

• A red bump on the skin
• Itching which can be quite intense
• A skin bump or a pimple.

When to consult a doctor

Chiggers bites can be recovered at home with few home remedies and immediate care without the need for medical attention. In case the person develops other signs of skin conditions such as tenderness on the affected area, warmth, pus, and redness and it lasts for several days they should consult the doctor immediately. The doctor will physically examine the condition and prescribe medicine, diagnostic tests are usually not needed for chiggers bite.

How to prevent chigger bite

You can avoid chiggers bite with few preventions and taking care while going out.

• Wear long clothes and socks to prevent chiggers from coming into your body.
• Do regular insects pray outside your home if there are grass fields and small plants.
• Sprinkle diatomaceous earth in socks and shoes.
• Take a light hot shower after coming from the grass field or from a place where chiggers are present.
• Wash the chigger bite clothes with hot water
• Avoid going to chigger areas.

Now lets Read How to get rid of chiggers on the skin with home remedies.

We have listed the Following mentioned remedies after several days of research from well research resources and qualified health experts. we recommend using one remedy at a time as per the availability at your home or in your country. avoid trying all the home remedies at the same. we would be thankful to you if you let us know which remedy worked for you.

Coconut oil for chiggers bite

Coconut oil contains fatty acids, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties that help to decrease the inflammation and itching which is related to chigger bites. Coconut oil also helps to keep your skin nourished and moisturized.[3]

How to use it?

• 1-2 teaspoon organic coconut oil
• Apply the oil on the affected area
• leave it until it gets dry
• Repeat daily one time until your symptoms are clear.

Epsom for chigger bites

Magnesium and anti-inflammatory properties are the properties of Epsom salt both help to decrease inflammation, swelling and itching, caused due to chigger bites.[6]

how to use?

• One cup of Epsom salt.
• Bathtub.
• Add the salt in bathtub wait for it completely dissolves.
• Soak the affected area in the water for 20 minutes.
• Repeat once a daily for a week until you are satisfied
• If you feel any other symptoms no the area due to Epsom salt bath stop this remedy.

Baking soda for chigger bites

Baking soda contains bicarbonate, alkaline properties and is a widely used remedy for many health conditions one of them is inflammation. the alkaline found in baking soda help to decrease itching, and redness caused by chigger bites. baking soda also helps to prevent skin rashes.[7]

How to use it?

• one cup of baking soda
• Bathtub
• Add the baking soda in the bathtub and let it dissolve completely.
• Soak you’re affected in the bathtub for 20 minutes you can also prepare a thick paste with water and baking soda and apply on chigger bite areas.
• Repeat once daily for 1 week.

Castor oil for chigger bites

Castor oil contains antibacterial properties is an ancient home remedy used for many skin conditions such as acne, skin rashes, pimple, skin irritation, also used in many skin care products in India and other countries, castor oil has found to effectively treat damaged skin caused by chigger bites.it also help to treat wrinkles and other skin conditions.[7]

How to use it?

• Take half cup castor oil.
• Boil in small utensils in low flame.
• Then take the oil in a bottle.
• Apply the warm oil in the affected area.
• let it leave for 20 minutes.
• Repeat once a day for one week
• you may see a reduction in itching and red bumps.

Aloe vera for chigger bite

Aloe vera is called wonder plant in the world due to its effectiveness and benefits for health conditions. this plant is in use for centuries and still being used by many countries in USA UK, China, India, Egypt. Aloe vera is the most commonly used home remedy for skin conditions. aloe vera contains strong antioxidants, it is the family of polyphenols. [8]

Aloe vera uses

• Aloe vera is approved by FDA
• Aloe vera gel is used in many cosmetics for skin conditions
• food supplements
• Herbal remedies.

How to use

• Take a few slices of aloe vera without its leaf
• Remove its white water juice and put in the bowl
• apply the juice to affected areas
• leave it for 25 minutes
• wash with lukewarm
• Repeat this process twice a day for 1 week
• Stop it until you see improvement in chigger bits symptoms.

Turmeric for chigger bite

Turmeric contains powerful bioactive and anti-inflammatory, antioxidants, antiseptic, these properties help to repair the damaged skin caused by chigger bite. turmeric heal the inflammation and regular use of turmeric can prevent chigger bites.[8]

How to use it?

• Take organic turmeric powder as per your skin bite.
• Make a thick paste
• Apply the thick paste on the affected area.
• leave it overnight.
• Take a warm hot shower in the morning.
• Repeat this process once in 3 days for 30 days
• Look for the symptoms and redness and itching after using this remedy.

Tea tree oil for chigger bites

This is an essential oil famous for treatment for many skin conditions including chigger bites.
tea tree oil contains anti-irritation and anti-inflammatory properties which help to decrease chigger bites itching and swelling.

Note: if you have sensitive skin avoid this remedy.

How to use

• Take 1 teaspoon tea tree oil
• Dilute in the water
• Clean affected with water first
• Now take a cotton ball
• Apply the oil on the affected area
• leave it for 20 minutes
• Repeat once a day for 1 week
• Keep checking the chigger bites area every day after using this remedy.
• if you see any other symptoms which hurt your skin due to the use of this remedy stop it immediately.

Hot shower for chigger bites

If you are looking for immediate relief from chigger bite then the hot shower is the best option easy and quick. Skincare experts found that these insects and cannot leave in hot temprature. chiggers are very thin and small insects not easy to see from distance. if you have hair in your legs then more difficult, therefore the best way is to take a hot shower and destroy them from the skin to avoid skin irritation.[8]

How to take a shower

• Avoid Taking too hot water
• Take antiseptic natural soap
• Rub the soap in the wet body in the affected area
• use a cotton soft towel to dry your skin
• Use olive oil or other natural oil to moisturize your skin.
• Repeat once a day for one week.

Apple cider vinegar for chigger bite

Apple cider contains antiseptic and is effective in killing harmful bacteria which causes skin conditions. ACV is used for centuries for many skin issues such as lice, nail fungus, warts, and ear infections also useful for weight loss, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and heart health. Hippocrates the Father of modern medicine used to treat clean wounds with vinegar thousands of years ago.[9]

How to use it?

• Add 2 cups of Raw vinegar in a warm water bath
• Sit in the water for 20 minutes ensure affected areas in the water.
• Pat dry and apply a natural moisturizer
• Repeat once a day for 7 days
• See for changes in chigger bites
• remember not to apply raw vinegar directly on the skin it may cause more damage to the skin.

Useful links about chigger bites

https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/prevent-treat-chigger-bites#1
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538528/
https://www.aocd.org/page/Chiggers
https://www.drugs.com/cg/chigger-bite.html
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/08/180831110359.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trombiculosis

https://www.purdue.edu/uns/html3month/2001/010716.Gibb.chiggers.html