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How Can Allergic Ant Bite Rash On Face And Neck Be Treated?
On Friday I fell in a pothole and hit my check bone on a curb. I might have blacked out for a second. When I was laying there I was in a fire ant hill and was bit very Heavily On both knees. That was 3 days ago. The bites are still very red and painful. I am now not feeling well, I am dizzy and have a rash on he side of my face and my neck. I am unsure what to do.
Wed, 30 Oct 2019
Hello,
Most people don't need medical treatment for fire ant stings. If breathing is normal and the sting victim is not known to have a serious ant sting allergy, the following home remedies can be effective:
Applying cold compresses to reduce swelling - 20 minutes on, 20 minutes off. Using a hydrocortisone cream on the skin to relieve itching.
Taking an antihistamine to manage minor, localized allergic reactions and itching.
Applying a triple antibiotic ointment to the stings can help prevent infection in stings that have been opened by scratching.
Taking an oatmeal bath to reduce itching. It is important to resist the urge to scratch the stings. Scratching can open the blisters and cause infection.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr SAMEEN BIN NAEEM, General & Family Physician
Most people don't need medical treatment for fire ant stings. If breathing is normal and the sting victim is not known to have a serious ant sting allergy, the following home remedies can be effective:
Applying cold compresses to reduce swelling - 20 minutes on, 20 minutes off. Using a hydrocortisone cream on the skin to relieve itching.
Taking an antihistamine to manage minor, localized allergic reactions and itching.
Applying a triple antibiotic ointment to the stings can help prevent infection in stings that have been opened by scratching.
Taking an oatmeal bath to reduce itching. It is important to resist the urge to scratch the stings. Scratching can open the blisters and cause infection.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr SAMEEN BIN NAEEM, General & Family Physician
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