Benadryl anti-itch cream. Sounds like you’re having an allergic reaction. Antihistamines too.
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) IS an antihistamine. Watch out combining 'em...
I use Benadryl gel (topical) on the bites of the assorted liberals, er, bloodsuckers that fly, hop, and crawl in my corner of the realm... (Deet does not deter 100% of them... ;-)