Bitten by ants red, swollen and itchy, is the manifestation of insect bite dermatitis caused by skin allergic reactions, can be used for general treatment, medication to improve.
1. General treatment: you can use soapy water for local cleaning, local ice packs cold compresses, to help relieve the symptoms of skin redness, swelling and itching.
2. medication: ① can be applied locally to stop itching ointment, commonly used drugs are glycerine lotion, hydrocortisone butyrate cream, etc.; ② symptoms are more serious, can be taken orally antihistamines, such as cetirizine, loratadine and so on.
These drugs can have different degrees of adverse reactions, such as skin irritation, dizziness, drowsiness, etc., need to be used under the guidance of a doctor, in addition to be careful not to scratch the affected area, so as not to break the skin and cause infection.