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Ant Bites Home Care
Home care for ant bites includes:
  • Apply a cold compress:
    • Apply for 20-30 minutes, every 4 hours, for the first few days.
  • Apply 1% hydrocortisone cream for itching.
  • Do not open fire ant blisters.
  • Elevate the area above your heart if swelling is present.
  • Clean the ant bites:
    • Use mild soap
    • Clean 3 times a day
  • Take oral antihistamines for itching:
  • Take prescribed medicines as directed.
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Last Updated: Sep 10, 2007  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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