Red fire ant bites should be treated with a topical rinse with soapy water followed by a cold compress to relieve the local tissue. If the symptoms are obvious, oral antihistamines or topical glucocorticoids should be used.
Due to the strong toxicity of red fire ants, the human body after being bitten by the local should be washed with soapy water in a timely manner, and then take a cold compress, ice packs, can relieve the local redness, swelling, pain and other symptoms.
For patients with more serious symptoms, you can take antihistamines under the guidance of a doctor, such as loratadine, cetirizine, etc., with anti-inflammatory, anti-itch and other effects, but also can be applied locally glucocorticoids, such as halomethasone, hydrocortisone, etc., with good anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, vasoconstriction and antipruritic effect.
Bites by red fire ants should be treated promptly to avoid delaying the condition. If the patient’s symptoms are severe, he/she should seek medical treatment.