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What should i do to stop the itch of black ant bites?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Baking soda: Apply a poultice of 1/2 baking soda and 1/2 water to the effected areas. Benedryl taken orally is also helpful.

Answered 8/23/2016

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