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What Treatment Is Suggested For Swelling On Knuckles Due To Black Ant?

Yesterday I was bitten by a small black ant outside on my pinky knuckle and now it's really swollen and I was just wondering why because I've been bitten by ants plenty of times and it's never gotten swollen so yeah I was just wondering why that was. Thank you!!
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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A number of treatments are available for ant bites, although they can resolve on their own without any intervention.

Immediately after an ant bite, the bite should be washed with warm water and soap.This will reduce the risk of developing an infection as a result of the bite.

Taking an antihistamine like Benadryl can reduce swelling and redness which will reduce itching during the healing process. Cortisone cream can be applied if the bite becomes very itchy.
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What Treatment Is Suggested For Swelling On Knuckles Due To Black Ant?

Hello, Welcome to HCM, A number of treatments are available for ant bites, although they can resolve on their own without any intervention. Immediately after an ant bite, the bite should be washed with warm water and soap.This will reduce the risk of developing an infection as a result of the bite. Taking an antihistamine like Benadryl can reduce swelling and redness which will reduce itching during the healing process. Cortisone cream can be applied if the bite becomes very itchy. Thank you.