What to do if your hand swells up after being bitten by ants?

Swollen hands from ant bites are common in insect bite dermatitis, which can be treated with topical medications as well as oral medications. 1. Topical medication: you can use soapy water to rinse the wound, and apply glucocorticoid ointment locally, such as mometasone furoate cream, dianabed ointment, and so on. 2. Oral medication: If the itching is significant, you can take oral antihistamines such as loratadine, cetirizine and other anti-allergy treatment. If the symptoms are more serious, you can take a small dose of oral glucocorticosteroids, such as prednisone, to control the inflammatory reaction. If the above symptoms occur, it is recommended to go to the hospital to find a doctor for treatment, and the specific medication should follow the doctor’s instructions.