Wash the area with soap and cool water
Apply a cold compress for 10 to 15 minutes
Use calamine lotion
Apply 1% hydrocortisone cream
Take an oral antihistamine like cetirizine or diphenhydramine
Avoid scratching the bites
Keep nails short
Apply aloe vera gel
Use a baking soda paste
Try an oatmeal bath
Elevate the area if it is swollen
Seek medical care if you have severe swelling, trouble breathing, fever, pus, or spreading redness