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hiphopgirl
hiphopgirl
Student
High School - 9th Grade

Suggest a treatment that might stop an ant bite from itching or hurting?

Insect bites hurt because the insect injects a toxin into the victim. When certain kinds of ants bite, they injects formic acid.

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Posted by hiphopgirl on Tuesday January 27, 2009 at 1:10 PM and tagged with ant bite, applying ideas, chemistry, health, insect.

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  1. erizzzerizzz12
    erizzzerizzz12 Student

    You should put ala Voria on it. It comes from a plant. You can go to a local store and find the oment cream

     

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    Posted by erizzzerizzz12 on Tuesday January 27, 2009 at 1:13 PM

  2. mapriem
    mapriem Teacher
    College - Senior

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    There are many treatments for insect bites. Since the toxin can produce different reactions in different people it is good to know if you have any allergies related to bites. Many people are allergic to bee stings, but  an ant bite can produce just as severe reactions as bee stings. An immediate first aid would be to apply ice or cold compresses to reduce swelling and itching. Make sure wound is cleaned with perhaps an antiseptic. The most common over the counter  remedy to take internally would be benedryl, a sufficient antihistimine to reduce swelling and itching. If the symtoms persist see a doctor for additional treatment.

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    Posted by mapriem on Wednesday January 28, 2009 at 4:26 AM