Relieve itching and discomfort with prompt medical care at MI Express Urgent Care.
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Chiggers are the tiny larvae of mites commonly found in grassy areas, forests, and parks. These nearly invisible pests attach to your skin and inject enzymes that cause irritation.
Although they don't burrow or stay on your body, their bites can trigger intense itching and skin inflammation.
Chigger bites often appear as:
The itching can last for several days and may be mistaken for mosquito bites or skin allergies.
Quick action can make a big difference when treating chigger bites:
At MI Express Urgent Care, we can help relieve the discomfort with prescription-strength anti-itch creams, antihistamines, or corticosteroids if necessary. For severe reactions or persistent itching, our providers will assess your symptoms and create a treatment plan that works quickly.
Mild cases may be treated with cool compresses, over-the-counter anti-itch lotions like calamine, and oral antihistamines. Keeping the area clean and avoiding scratching is key to preventing infection.
You can lower your risk of bites by:
At MI Express Urgent Care, we understand how disruptive chigger bites can be. Here’s why patients across Canton and Ann Arbor choose us for quick relief:
Chigger bites can be miserable, but relief is just around the corner. Our team is here to soothe the itch and get you back to feeling great.
Walk in today or schedule your visit online.
Chiggers thrive in tall grass, wooded areas, brush, and along lake or river edges - anywhere with dense vegetation.
The bites typically itch for 3-7 days but may take up to two weeks to fully heal, depending on the severity and your skin's sensitivity.
Chigger bites are not contagious. They occur only from direct contact with chiggers in outdoor environments.
In most cases, no. However, excessive scratching can lead to skin damage or secondary infection, which might leave marks.
If the itching becomes severe, blisters develop, or the area shows signs of infection such as swelling, pus, or fever, visit a healthcare provider right away.
