Wash the bite area with soap and water
Apply a cold compress for 10 to 15 minutes
Use calamine lotion
Apply 1% hydrocortisone cream
Take an oral antihistamine if itching is severe
Avoid scratching the bite
Keep fingernails short
Use aloe vera gel
Apply a baking soda paste
Use an oatmeal paste or colloidal oatmeal
Apply a paste of crushed aspirin if not allergic to aspirin
Use a topical anesthetic for temporary relief
Wear loose clothing to reduce irritation
Seek medical care if the bite becomes infected or symptoms are severe