A 35-year-old male asked:
how long does it take fire ant bites to heal?
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Dr. Louis Cooper answered
48 years experience Pediatrics
3-5 days: Three to five days to heal, but beware of significant allergy to fire ant bites, as severe as with bee stings! Consider seeing an allergist, if your internist is not able to help you as these bites can be life threatening.
Answered on Jan 20, 2020
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Dr. Sandra Eleczko answered
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Few days: An ant bite can heal in a few days, but it will take longer than that if it is a fire ant bite, or many bites. Use ice, Benadryl (diphenhydramine) a ... Read More
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Dr. Sandra Eleczko answered
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered
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A few days: Fire ants? A prescription cortisone will help, such as clobetasol gel.
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