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Ant Bites Home Care: Itching

Home treatment for itching includes:

Wash the skin with mild soap and water.
Massage the itchy area with an ice cube or cold compress.
Take a cool bath or shower. Consider oatmeal (Aveeno) baths.

Medications for itching include:

An oral antihistamine, such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

For children 1 to 6 years old: 6.25-12.5 mg of diphenhydramine every 4-6 hours
For children 6-12 years old: 12.5-25 mg of diphenhydramine every 4-6 hours
Adults may take 25 to 50 mg of diphenhydramine every 4-6 hours

A steroid cream or ointment, such as a 0.5 to 1% hydrocortisone:

Cortaid Maximum Strength
Cortizone 5
Cortizone 10
Cortizone for Kids

Anti-itching cream, such as:

Calamine
Benadryl cream

Take prescription antihistamines or steroids as directed.

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Last Updated: Nov 20, 2006 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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