Wash the bites with soap and cool water
Apply a cold compress for 10 to 15 minutes
Use calamine lotion on the affected skin
Apply 1% hydrocortisone cream
Take an oral antihistamine if itching is severe
Avoid scratching the bites
Keep nails short and clean
Change into clean clothes and bedding
Wash bedding, pajamas, and clothes in hot water and dry on high heat
Sleep in a clean, protected area away from the infestation
Seek medical care if you have swelling, pus, fever, or trouble breathing