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Q. I have a suggestion for the itching from chiggers. I had 38 bites and was miserable! In desperation, I tried Zostrix, figuring burning would be better than itching.
This was a complete success. One application got rid of all the itching and it did not return.
A. Zostrix is a topical cream that contains capsaicin (the hot stuff in hot chili peppers). It is frequently used for arthritis pain or to ease neuropathy (nerve pain). Thanks for sharing this unique approach for itchy chigger bites.
For people who find the burning sensation from Zostrix too overwhelming, hydrogen peroxide from the drugstore might offer an alternative.
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