Wash the bites 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 and clean
Use an anti-itch gel or cream with pramoxine
Apply aloe vera gel
Take an oatmeal bath
Wear loose, soft clothing
Treat pets and home for fleas to prevent new bites
Seek medical care if the bites become infected or swelling is severe