Hands swollen by red ant bites, is insect bite dermatitis, can be relieved by general treatment, topical medication and oral medication.
1. General treatment: after being bitten by ants, patients should avoid scratching, pay attention to keep the local dry and clean, can also use ice packs to cold compress the affected area to see, but need to pay attention to the local frostbite.
2. Topical drug treatment: patients can use glycerite lotion to astringent, antipruritic effect, can also follow the doctor’s instructions, as appropriate, topical hydrocortisone butyrate cream, fluticasone propionate cream and other glucocorticosteroids. If localized bacterial infection, mupirocin ointment, fusidic acid cream and other antibiotic ointment can be used externally.
3. Oral medication: patients can take antihistamine drugs such as cetirizine and loratadine under doctor’s guidance, which can inhibit vascular exudation and reduce local edema; the drug may cause dizziness, drowsiness and other adverse reactions, so driving or working at height should be prohibited during the period of taking the drug. Antihistamine drugs are prohibited for those who are allergic to them, and should be used with caution in pregnant and lactating women.
If the bite site appears red, swollen, pus, pain and other symptoms of infection, under the guidance of the doctor can be applied to sensitive antibiotics such as cephalosporins anti-infection treatment. If the patient’s bite appears respiratory difficulties, wheezing and other symptoms of laryngeal edema life-threatening, first aid measures should be given in time or immediately go to the emergency department of the hospital for treatment.
It is recommended that patients with red and swollen hands after being bitten by red ants go to a regular hospital immediately and receive standardized treatment under the guidance of a doctor.