Get thee to a dermatologist.

Your condition sound serious. I believe it deserves a specialist.

If the bites are infected, I don't think you want to be using salves and ointments, because they will block access to the air, which I have always understood to be helpful in killing infections. (Just a thought.)

I do like BWL's ice idea. But how long can you keep doing that?

I'm sorry to hear about the incident, Bob, and I hope you get better soon.