Mosby
WKR
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I got my first tick bite of the year a couple of days ago and pulled several more off my dog. A lot of ticks and chiggers in NW Arkansas this time of year and I thought I would see what people have found to be the most effective treatment. I have pre-treated work clothes, socks and boots that I wear when working around the house and use repellant, as well but every now and then I get a little lax and have paid the price.
For tick and chigger bites I use Sarna and Chiggerex creme. I get both at Walmart. I have tried several other treatments including nail polish but found these to be the most effective cream to this point. I have also found that when you get into a chigger nest and get multiple bites, the treatment is a bit different. Extremely hot water in the shower on the affected area seems to really help. Seems to draw out what makes it itch and provides a few of hours of relief. With a large number of bites, I have also found that a tub of diluted Clorox really stings but also speeds up getting rid of the itch, with cream only providing temporary relief.
For tick and chigger bites I use Sarna and Chiggerex creme. I get both at Walmart. I have tried several other treatments including nail polish but found these to be the most effective cream to this point. I have also found that when you get into a chigger nest and get multiple bites, the treatment is a bit different. Extremely hot water in the shower on the affected area seems to really help. Seems to draw out what makes it itch and provides a few of hours of relief. With a large number of bites, I have also found that a tub of diluted Clorox really stings but also speeds up getting rid of the itch, with cream only providing temporary relief.