Question 1

are fire ant bites harmful while pregnant? i didn't realize, but my living room chair near a window had fire ants in them and i have been getting bit for the last week on my hands and ankles. it itches and left a bunch of bumps. can this harm baby?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Fire ants inject carbonic acid in bites that form a sterile abscess. It is a localized process that does not enter your system further. Although it is an irritant, it is no threat to the baby.

Question 2

what does an ant bite look like on toe that itches?

Accepted Answer

Tiny: Tiny red marks with inflammation, no pus, no drainage, their bites are too small, but if it gets infected, can cause complications.

Question 3

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 4

ant bite caused swollen and pimple where it hurts and itches. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Depends on reaction: Insect bites can cause a variety of reactions, ranging from infections, mild allergic reactions, serious allergic reactions, and "toxin" reactions (but rarely fatal.) what should be done depends on which of these reactions is occurring. Swelling & a pimple could indicate an infection and/or an allergic reaction. Infections can worsen quickly so suspicions for this should be checked by your doctor.

Question 5

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 6

red spot size of quarter upper thigh inch below ant bites couple of inches above where i do a shot for methotrexate every week!  itches and hurts?

Accepted Answer

Red skin lesion: Without a picture, it is difficult to say. Is the spot uniform, of]R does it look like a "target?" Is it flat, or raised? While it could represent a reaction to the ant bites, the proximity to your injection site is worrisome. I would bring it to the attention of your treating physician.

Question 7

what does a brown recluse spider bite look like i have a bite on index finger and the skin is coming off. it burns and itches, has little ant bite type bumps

Accepted Answer

A : A brown recluse bite can have different appearances. There can be almost no signs of the bite or there can be a dark escar (scab) with surrounding white tissue (that is dead). In some cases the brown recluse's bite can be necrotoxic and cause very severe damage. It can large amounts of skin to die and can eat into the muscle as well. This type of reaction is usually associated with fever, muscle and joint pain and feeling very ill.  I can not diagnose the cause of your symptoms. Brown recluses are actually very little and non-descript looking.  If your skin is sloughing off your finger - do recommend that this be medically evaluated.

Question 8

i have a lot of fire ant bites please help?

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 9

do fire ant bites cause nubness?

Accepted Answer

Strange question: Unless you received numerous stings by some potent ants i would not think so. You may not really have numbness but a strange alteration of sensation called parasthesia.  This is very possible as ant bites cause release of chemical irritants as your bodies defense mechanism which are capable of causing a parasthesia.

Question 10

should i pop pustules from fire ant bites?

Accepted Answer

No: You will increase the chance of infection if you pop them   let them heal.

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Are fire ant bites harmful while pregnant? i didn't realize, but my living room chair near a window had fire ants in them and i have been getting bit for the last week on my hands and ankles. it itches and left a bunch of bumps. can this harm baby?

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What does an ant bite look like on toe that itches?

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

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Ant bite caused swollen and pimple where it hurts and itches. what should i do?

A member asked:

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.?

A member asked:

Red spot size of quarter upper thigh inch below ant bites couple of inches above where i do a shot for methotrexate every week! itches and hurts?

A member asked:

What does a brown recluse spider bite look like i have a bite on index finger and the skin is coming off. it burns and itches, has little ant bite type bumps

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I have a lot of fire ant bites please help?

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Do fire ant bites cause nubness?

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Should i pop pustules from fire ant bites?

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