Wash the affected skin with soap and cool water
Apply a cold compress or ice pack wrapped in cloth
Use calamine lotion on the bites
Apply hydrocortisone cream to reduce itching
Take an oral antihistamine such as diphenhydramine or cetirizine
Avoid scratching the bites
Keep fingernails short to prevent skin damage
Take a cool bath with colloidal oatmeal or baking soda
Wear loose, breathable clothing
Use an anti-itch lotion containing pramoxine if available
Seek medical care if the bites become infected or symptoms worsen