Ant bites are mostly considered to be insect bite dermatitis, which can be treated with general treatment and medication to reduce swelling.
1. General treatment: the bites can be rinsed with flowing water and alkaline soap. Local redness and swelling is obvious when you can also use ice packs, the affected area to reduce swelling.
2. Medication: Localized can be applied betamethasone, dexamethasone and other glucocorticoid creams to help anti-inflammatory and anti-itch. When itching is significant, it is recommended to take antihistamine drugs such as cetirizine and loratadine to reduce itching. When symptoms are severe, short-term oral treatment with small doses of glucocorticosteroids, such as prednisone tablets, can be used.
For patients with insect bite dermatitis, it is recommended to go to the hospital, under the guidance of the doctor to choose the appropriate treatment, the specific use of drugs need to follow the doctor’s instructions.