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Image SS2785589 (Chiggers On Human Skin)

Colored scanning electron micrograph of Chiggers (Trombicula sp.), harvest mite larval ectoparasite, on human skin.

Trombicula is a genus of harvest mites (also known as red bugs or berry bugs) from the Trombiculidae family. In their larval stage they are known as chiggers (or chigoe) and they attach to various animals, including humans, rabbits, toads, box turtles, quail, and even some insects.

Learn More The Chigger Parasite

After crawling onto their hosts, they inject digestive enzymes into the skin that break down skin cells. They do not actually bite, but instead form a hole in the skin called a stylostome, and chew up tiny parts of the inner skin, thus causing severe irritation and swelling. This feeding process on skin causes severe itching.

The larval stage is parasitic on humans and causes the disease called chigger dermatitis.

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On of the worst parts about having eczema/dermatitis - not being able to wash my hands properly because stupid soaps and hand sanitisers make it sting and flare up like there is no tomorrow. Does anyone with contact dermatitis/eczema know any brands of soaps or anything that are skin sensitive and don't flare up skin conditions???