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In the fall, when the harvest period begins, the three-chambered ants appear in abundance. Their bodies contain pederin, a substance that can cause burns, blisters and dermatitis on contact. So what do we do when bitten by ants?
1. What is a three-chambered ant?
Three-chambered ants are often distributed in wet areas, such as grassy banks, bushes,... In the evening, they will fly out because they are attracted to light, especially electric lights.
When you come into contact with objects containing their secretions (towels, pillows, clothes, ...) can cause dermatitis. The reason is that the secretion of this ant contains pederin, a highly toxic amino acid. According to some studies, the toxicity of pederin is 12 times higher than that of snakes in the tropics.
The strongest breeding time of three-chambered ants starts from July to October. Especially in the rainy season, when people harvest rice and burn fields, the ants will fly into the house the most. Therefore, at this time there are the most cases of ant bites.
2. Common skin symptoms after being bitten by ants
We need to distinguish the case of ant bites and shingles, because the symptoms of both diseases appear as blisters. With shingles, the cause is a virus. unlike this disease.
In case of being bitten by an ant, the skin will come into direct contact with the secretions of the ant and the symptoms will appear immediately after 24 hours. The extent of the damage can vary, depending on the time, the area of the skin and the type of contact,...
Mild lesions usually only appear red spots on the skin, there may be a slight itching sensation in the area. skin in contact with secretions. However, these symptoms may go away on their own after a few days.
For medium-level wounds, in addition to the appearance of a red rash, there are also blisters, after a few days, you will see pus accompanied by burning pain in the injured area. In areas that are slightly concave due to the appearance of a blistering reaction. The burning sensation is increased when the blisters burst and are accompanied by hypopigmentation. This occurs within 15 to 20 days. The lesion is band-shaped due to the discharge of insect secretions on the skin.
Wounds are severe, appear many blisters and spread, can cause superinfection, pain accompanied by an uncomfortable burning sensation. In some cases, there may be symptoms of fever and swollen glands. The cause of the condition worsening can be due to improper hygiene or a weak immune system of the body.
Bị kiến ba khoang cắn bôi thuốc gì là thắc mắc của nhiều người
3. What medicine is applied when bitten by three-cavity ants?
Not everyone knows "what was bitten by ants". In this case, you need to treat the wound immediately after being bitten by an ant with 70 degrees alcohol, betadine. If these 2 types are not available, soap can be used instead, should wash many times to neutralize toxins. Careful treatment of the wound will reduce the risk of blistering caused by toxins in the ant's secretions.
After washing, you can apply the treatment to the skin bitten by ants, depending on the extent of the damage, use different drugs.
For mild cases, only red spots: You only need to use mild products, after a few days the skin condition will return to normal. The damage is moderate, you should start using treatment drugs such as: Skin soothing solution; disinfect with a solution of lake water, betadine, milian,...; Ointments containing steroids or antibiotics that reduce antibacterial inflammation; If you feel a lot of itching in the affected area, you should take more antihistamines or pain relievers. For severe injuries, you should go to medical centers to get help from a doctor. Doing this can help your condition improve and help the affected area not spread, avoid superinfection. The doctor will give you some antibiotics to improve the condition. If your lesions are dry, you can use an antibiotic cream in combination with the instructions from your doctor.
Không phải ai cũng biết “bị kiến ba khoang cắn bôi gì”
4. Things to keep in mind when bitten by ants
You need to be aware of the symptoms and progression of the injury to have the most appropriate treatment. There are many cases when applying too much Acyclovir (an antiviral drug) can make the damage deeper and make it difficult to treat.
When bitten by ants you should not scratch, this may cause the ulcer to become wider and later. Hands can contain many types of bacteria and dirt, so scratching the wound will put the wound at risk of infection, worse than a systemic infection. In addition, scratching the wound can cause the secretions to spread to the surrounding areas, causing damage to those areas.
You should take measures to prevent ants from burning three compartments, including:
Sleep under curtains, do not use led or neon lights at night, close doors, draw curtains, limit lights,...; For those who work a lot in the field, it is recommended to use protective equipment such as: Gloves, boots, hats, hats, masks, wear tight clothes. Being burned by three cavity ants is quite common, but many people still do not know how to handle it. Therefore, equipping yourself with the necessary knowledge is important to protect yourself and those around you. The wound should not be left for too long, treated as soon as possible to avoid possible bad consequences.
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