2006-08-21 03:34:40 · 13 answers · asked by #41 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
Sure, when it pops, the infection can drain out and it won't itch anymore.
2006-08-21 03:39:56 · answer #1 · answered by Shining Ray of Light 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
With any ant bite the venom of the ant has been introduced to the body once he bites you. If you can brush ants off before they bite then this is a good method of preventing the red bumps and the pustules from forming. According to the strength of your immune system this will determine your tolerence to the ant venom. Some people are very sensitive to the ant's venom and get a condition called," Anaphyaxis. Signs of this are dizziness, nausea, sweating, low blood pressure, headache, and shortness of breath. When a pustule is formed then infection is possible. If you break the pustule then make sure your hands are clean thoroughly with soap and water. Use Isoprophyl alcohol or hydrogen peroxide and douse your hands with the alcohol. If you remove the white head with what ever method you use insure that you use an antiseptic at all cost to prevent infection. If you're a young person then do it with parental supervision. I've lived around fire ants for over fifteen years. I just remove the white head and squeeze on the bump to get the venom out. After that I then wash the area with soap and water. Rinse and clean with an antiseptic wipe. Then you apply a topical ointment until the bite heals. It may or may not leave a scar. I have no scars, but it's different on an individual basis. When opening any skin area cleanliness, antiseptic(sterilizes area) and topical ointment. I've been bitten hundreds of times. Just stay away from fire ant beds if you can. A solution of half and half bleach and water on the bite will reduce the itch some. Other things such as antihistamines, corticosteroids, or Aloe Vera juice will reduce the itch and pain. Scratching the bites will set you up for infection for sure.
2006-08-21 04:49:35 · answer #2 · answered by LARRY P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-26 01:06:04 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Should you open the white head on a ant bite?
2015-08-18 16:06:17 · answer #4 · answered by Elayne 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be an infected hair follicle. Folliculitis. Whatever it is, it doesn't sound "fatal". Keep warm compresses on it to help bring it to a "head". Do this for 20 minutes 3-4 times a day. If you need to go anywere and it is swollen, put ice on it to bring the swelling down. (This is good for any pimple. Reduces the redness too.) Get some antibiotic creme , over the counter, like Neosporin and put on it 2 times a day. The green drainage means infection. It should start getting better in 2-3 days. If it gets worse, go to the doctor. You may need oral antibiotics.
2016-03-16 00:46:38 · answer #5 · answered by Sheryl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, you will have increased risk of scarring. I know that it sucks though, the itching can get pretty bad. Put something cool on it, like an ice pack, for short periods. This will help with the itching.
also on another note. 1 tiny drop of bleach on the bite will help.
2006-08-21 03:41:00 · answer #6 · answered by R Squared 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
white head??!! what kinda ant did you get bitten by? i would leave it alone thats always your best bet. instead put some antibiotical cream on a bandaid and then place that over the bite, this should draw the stuff out of it.
2006-08-21 16:04:16 · answer #7 · answered by cutie pie! 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
personally, I would. I would drain all that crap out of it, if there is a head to it. Wash it really good with soap and water, before and after. Then use some peroxide , and maybe even some neosporin on it.
2006-08-21 03:40:55 · answer #8 · answered by evanlah 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
R Squared's answer is good--- except about the BLEACH THING! Just use plain soap and water, or polysporin.
2006-08-21 03:43:27 · answer #9 · answered by erthe_mama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
r was right bleach will help as i have told many other people i am a nurse and i have used bleach on many other bites and rashes it will not hurt you and will shorten the histamine reaction
2006-08-21 07:47:37 · answer #10 · answered by just_a_fat_chick_9669 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋