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My fire ant stings are still red and swollen. third day now. itch. using neospotin and itch cream. redness increasing?
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See below : I’m sorry to hear that. I would recommend seeking medical attention, and taking some antihistaminic like Benadryl or loratadine to stop the allergic reaction.
Answered 7/31/2019
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