chigger bites
Larval mite irritation
Chigger bites are the intensely itchy red welts left by chigger larvae—tiny mites that attach to skin and inject digestive enzymes.
The bites typically cluster around ankles, waistbands, and other areas where clothing fits tightly: I got covered in chigger bites hiking through that tall grass.
The itching can last for days and is notoriously maddening.
- itchUrge to scratch
- scratchingRaking with nails
- weltsRaised skin from impact
- redPrimary color, warm
- bumpsSmall raised areas
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type of bite/sting
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Itchy welts from insects
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