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I forgot to tell you all that after we got back from camping over the past day...I have had these really big mosquito bites!!!huge like welts!
WEll I went to a pack and paddle shop today to look at camping gear and the owner told me they were chigger bites!!!!
all around my ankles knees and waist....
UGH!
So much for camping!

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Chiggers are different from other mites, in that they feed on humans and other animals only in the larval stage. The adults and nymphs feed on vegetable matter, insect eggs, and other insects.
When humans come in contact with infested grass or other vegetation, the chigger larvae get onto the skin and travel until they meet an obstacle like a waistband. At this point, they attach to the skin and begin to feed. After feeding for three to four days, the larvae drop off the body to continue their growth cycle. While feeding, the larvae secrete a fluid which causes intense itching. Within twenty-four hours of attachment, a reddened area up to one inch in diameter will appear, which may be accompanied by a blister. Continued itching is usually due to a delayed sensitivity reaction which may persist for several weeks.

UGH!!!!
just what I need

Bizi,
And so soon after the poison ivy! :(

We used to get theese on our bellies after we went in the woods when we were kids. The itching was intense.

This link says to wear loose clothing next time and to use Caladryl to help with the itching and to keep infection away. Good luck.
M.

http://science.howstuffworks.com/question488.htm

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You might encounter chiggers in any number of environments, but they are especially concentrated in damp areas with a lot of vegetation.

They are attracted to concealed, moist conditions on hosts, too, so they tend to attach to skin under tight clothing, such as socks and underwear, or in concealed areas of the body, such as the groin and the armpits. One way to decrease the chance of chigger bites is to wear loose clothing when you're in the woods or other infested areas. You should also take a shower as soon as you get home from an outdoor expedition, to remove any chiggers before they attach to your skin.

In North America, chiggers don't spread any diseases to humans, but chigger bites can get infected. You should keep the irritated area clean and refrain as much as possible from scratching. ....... If you spend a lot of time outdoors, check an insect and spider field guide to find out what sort of chiggers are in your area.

One commonly known remedy for chigger bites is to apply nail polish to reduce itchiness. This does not kill the chigger or treat the bite in any way. It simply seals the area off from the air, which keeps the sore from itching so badly. If you want to apply something to relieve itching, it's much better to use a salve or cream that contains antihistamines (Caladryl or hydrocortisone salves are the most common).

Like nail polish, these treatments will seal the bite from the surrounding air, but they will also help to prevent infection. If the welts continue to irritate you for more than a couple of weeks, they might be infected and you should see a doctor.

Thank you Mari!
I hope they go away real soon, I have 10 welts...and yes the poison ivy is all too fresh a memory.
At least I have a bunch of stuff left over to treat them.
I hope you can rest....How are you doing?
bizi