How can i stop itching these bug bites? im going insane. it wont stop!?

Question

i was down in louisiana a few days ago and got eaten alive. my arms are covered in mosquito bites which is fine, whatever, no biggie. however, my feet and ankles are covered, COVERED, in these little red dots that are itchy as h**l and wont stop itching at all. theyve lasted for about 8days now and wont let up. what kind of bites are these? i was around a bit of a swampy/muddy area and i was around these little ant things, i think, before i first noticed the small red dots. there is a lot of them, all over my feet, and either im making things up or whatnot but it seems as if ive gotten more even since ive been back home and no where around bugs. please someone tell me how to make them go away and to stop the itching! i cant stand it anymore. ive used creams, lotions, etc and nothing helps. im scratching my skin off. gross.

Answer 1

sounds like you've got red bugs, or chiggers.  they move around under your skin & make new bites, or red dots.  you can put clear fingernail polish on them, this will deplete their oxygen, suffocate them & kill them.  Its a major problem down in these parts.  As for the itching, get something from the drug store, Benadryl works wonders!  Sorry your trip to our great state left you a little itchy!

Answer 2

you can try rubbing alcohol it should help the itch but it might be poison ivy or some thing like that