Wash the bites with soap and cool water
Apply a cold compress for 10 to 15 minutes
Use calamine lotion or an anti-itch cream
Apply hydrocortisone cream as directed
Take an oral antihistamine if needed
Avoid scratching the area
Keep fingernails short and clean
Cover the bites with a bandage if needed
Wear loose, soft clothing
Use oatmeal baths or paste
Seek medical care if the bites become infected or symptoms worsen