Question 1

what is the treatment of an ant bite?

Accepted Answer

Ant bite: Hydrocortisone or triamcinalone cream locally and antihistamines such as Allegra or Claritin.

Question 2

should i still go to work if i have ant bite? need treatment?

Accepted Answer

Ant bites- not bad: Ants are insects, and all insects may bite people and cause inflammation and itching, and sometimes pain. These are not dangerous and can be treated with benadyl pills and Hydrocortisone cream.  You can stay home from work for many reasons, but this is not a good one and you will miss a day of work and a paycheck, for not a serious problem.

Question 3

what are good fire ant bite treatments for toddlers?

Accepted Answer

Fire ant bites: Use ammonia on the bites for best results the ammonia detoxifies the fire ant venom and works for both pain and swelling.

Question 4

child with fire-ant bites.  what's the best treatment?

Accepted Answer

Fire ant bites: Oral antihistamine such as Diphenhydramine (benadryl) for relief of itching and prevention of secondary infection secondary to deep scratching by child. The "white heads" on the ant bites are not a sign of infection but rather a sterile material caused by formic acid injected during the bite. Topical mupurocin (bactroban) at first signs of true secondary infection is helpful.

Question 5

how do you cure an ant bite on the penis?

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Ouch!: Wash with soap and water. Some benadryl cream or cortisone cream may help with itching. You can take tylenol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen for pain. See a doctor if it looks infected.

Question 6

which treatments are most highly recommended for ant bites?

Accepted Answer

Don't sratch!: These can be very uncomfortable; but scratching and picking will only make the problem worse. Hydrocortisone cream can be used on the bites topically and you can take Benadryl (diphenhydramine) orally for the itching. Both are available over the counter. They will fade within a few days. Watch for signs of infection and see your health care provider if symptoms continue past a week.

Question 7

hi i got an ant bite on my toe it itches and hurts how do i cure it.?

Accepted Answer

Hydrocortisone cream: Apply Hydrocortisone cream which is available over the counter, this will control itching. Keep clean and protected. Healing will occur but it has to :run it's course".

Question 8

hi guys i found out today i have a bug bite or a ant bite on my toe it itches and hurts a lot how do i cure it.? how do you get rid of ant bites.?

Accepted Answer

Insect bit: Get rid of the source of ants, and treat topically with anti itch cream.

Question 9

what are the key symptoms of ant bite?

Accepted Answer

Sterile pustules: Fire ants cause the most distressing ant bites. They actually are stings, produced by the rear end of the insect, often in a circular pattern.  There is intense stinging, and then later, after that subsides, you will see a clear blister with yellow pus inside. Don't break it. If you are allergic to the fire ants, you can have a lot of itching, swelling, or even throat closing, asthma and shock.

Question 10

what sort of problem can come from an ant bite?

Accepted Answer

Easy question: Ant stings are a cutaneous condition caused by stinging (as distinct from biting) venomous ants, always painful, but most painful when involving fire ants.[1].

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