Wash the skin with soap and water as soon as possible
Take a cool shower or bath
Apply a cold compress to reduce itching and swelling
Use an over-the-counter anti-itch cream such as hydrocortisone
Apply calamine lotion to the bites
Take an oral antihistamine for itching if needed
Avoid scratching the bites
Keep fingernails short to reduce skin damage
Wear loose, breathable clothing
Wash clothing, bedding, and towels in hot water
Vacuum and clean areas where exposure may have occurred
Seek medical care if the bites become infected or symptoms worsen