Answer
Avoidance is the best treatment. Tick and chigger repellant is quite safe, with some safe to be sprayed on skin, and others are sprayed onto clothing.
Oral antihistamines can help both to stop short-term itching and in reducing the inflammation associated with the bites. You can try both non-sedating versions such as Claritin (loratidine) and sedating versions such as Benadryl (diphenhydramine). Over-the-counter anti-itch creams give only short-term relief.
If these measures aren't helpful, you may benefit from prescription medications. See your doctor.
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