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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: How to Ease Sand Flea Bite Pain
• Method 2 of 3: Medical Assistance
• Method 3 of 3: How to Prevent Sand Flea Bites
• Tips

Sand fleas are small and annoying crustaceans that live on beaches. When bitten, their saliva causes itching and irritation on the skin. In some cases, sand fleas penetrate the skin and lay eggs there. This can lead to infection and further irritation. To heal a sand flea bite, try to soothe the irritation on your skin first. If symptoms worsen, seek immediate medical attention. To prevent sand flea bites, visit the beaches at specific times and cover exposed areas of your body.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: How to Ease Sand Flea Bite Pain

1. 1 Do not scratch bite marks. Because of the itching that spreads over the skin, many people immediately want to scratch the bite site.Avoid scratching the bite site to prevent infection.
2. 2 Apply Celamine Lotion. Relieve itchy flea bites with Celamine Lotion. Buy lotion at your local drugstore and apply it to your skin to soothe irritation.
   • Before applying celamine, read the instructions for use and then gently apply a small amount of lotion to the affected area of ​​the skin. Be careful not to get the lotion in your eyes, mouth, or genitals.
   • Check with your doctor before using Celamine Lotion on babies younger than six months old. Also check with your doctor if you wish to apply lotion while pregnant or breastfeeding.
3. 3 Try hydrocortisone ointment. Try applying hydrocortisone ointment to relieve itching and stop scratching the bites. You can buy this ointment at your local pharmacy.
   • Read the instructions for use carefully before applying the ointment. Then, gently rub the ointment into the infected area, then be sure to wash your hands.
   • If you are pregnant or taking any medications, consult your doctor before using hydrocortisone ointment.
   • Consult a doctor before using the ointment on children under 10 years of age.
4. 4 Prepare a baking soda and water solution. Baking soda and water can help relieve itching and skin irritation. To relieve itching from sand flea bites with a solution of water and baking soda, do the following:
   • Place 1 cup of baking soda in a tub of cool water. Then lie down in the bathtub and spend about 30-60 minutes in it.
   • Another option is to mix 3 parts baking soda and one part water, stir until a paste forms, and then apply the paste to itchy skin. Leave the paste on your skin for about half an hour and then wash it off with water.
5. 5 Take an oatmeal bath. Relieve itching and irritation with an oatmeal bath. Oatmeal contains antioxidants that have a soothing effect on the skin. To make an oatmeal bath, simply pour 1-2 cups of oatmeal or oatmeal into the tub of warm water. Take a bath for an hour.
   • In order not to aggravate the irritation on the skin, the water in the bath should not be too hot.
6. 6 Apply aloe vera to your skin. Aloe is excellent for softening the skin and treating a number of skin conditions. You can buy aloe gel at your local drugstore. Apply aloe gently to the irritated area. Aloe can help soothe irritation and relieve itching.
7. 7 Apply essential oil. Certain essential oils, such as lavender oil, tea tree oil, eucalyptus and cedarwood oils, can relieve irritation caused by sand flea bites. To do this, the essential oil must be applied directly to the skin. The exact amount of oil to be applied to the skin can be found in the instructions for use.
   • Ask your doctor for advice if you are going to use the essential oil for medicinal purposes, especially if you are also pregnant.
   • If you have an allergy or sensitivity to a substance, test the oil on a small area of ​​your skin first.
   • Most essential oils must be mixed with a base oil before use. This is necessary to prevent skin irritation. Do not apply undiluted essential oil to your skin unless instructed to do so by your doctor.

Method 2 of 3: Medical Assistance

1. 1 Check bites for breeding fleas. Sand flea bites usually consist of small red patches that look like a mosquito bite. However, in some cases, the female flea can penetrate the skin and lay eggs there. This can lead to severe irritation and infection. Such a bite will look like a small mound with a tiny dark spot in the center.
   • If you think a sand flea has penetrated your skin, see your doctor to have it removed.
2. 2 See your doctor. After you apply hydrocortisone ointment or celamine lotion, your symptoms should subside.If symptoms persist or worsen, seek immediate medical attention. You may have an infection in the bites, or you may be allergic to flea saliva.
3. 3 Treat bites with antihistamine ointment. Your doctor may prescribe an antihistamine ointment to treat the bite sites. This ointment will help soothe irritation caused by an allergic reaction to a flea bite. Follow your doctor's instructions.

Method 3 of 3: How to Prevent Sand Flea Bites

1. 1 Don't go to the beach at sunrise or sunset. Sand fleas are most active in the early morning and evening, when the air temperature is slightly lower. To prevent sand flea bites, visit the beach in the middle of the day. Even if you are bitten, there will still be much fewer fleas at this time.
   • You should also avoid going to the beach when it rains. Sand fleas are most active at low temperatures and high humidity.
2. 2 Try to spray yourself with insect repellent. Insect repellent will keep fleas from biting you. Spray your feet, ankles, and legs with insect repellent before heading to the beach. Follow the directions for use and find a remedy that mentions sand fleas.
   • Take the product with you to the beach to apply after your swim!
3. 3 Close your legs, feet, and ankles. To prevent fleas from biting you, you should cover your legs, ankles, and feet. Sand fleas can jump to a height of 20–40 cm, so they are unlikely to bite you above the waist. When walking along the beach, you should wear light trousers and sandals. If you are lying on the sand, be sure to place a towel or blanket under you.

Tips

• If your bites are in great pain, try taking a pain reliever such as Nurofen or Panadol.