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How to cure a white circle at the site of a spider bite?

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Hello doctor,

I got bitten by what I am thinking a spider a week back. I figured since it seemed to have a little white and liquid coming out. So, I squeezed it. It has been four days and the bite is painful. Now I have a white circle where it once was just red and oozing. I have tried Cortisone but I do not see it getting better.

Answered by Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Hassan Shoukat

Education:

MBBS

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Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Hassan Shoukat is a skilled General Practitioner and Family Physician dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare for patients of all ages. He focuses on preventive medicine, accurate diagnosis, and effective treatment to ensure overall well-being. With a compassionate and patient-centered approach, he strives to deliver quality care. His expertise includes managing chronic conditions, routine health checkups, minor procedures, and family-centered healthcare.

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Hi,

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It got infected now with necrotic material inside. Cortisone is not helpful, it may worsen the infection. You need antibiotics, I would say topical antibiotics if necrotic material and redness is not there. But now you need oral antibiotics. Consult your doctor. He may prescribe you Augmentin or Doxycycline or other antibiotics for a couple of days. Redness is there, it is a sign of spread. I hope this helps. Thank you and take care. Regards.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At May 13, 2018
Reviewed At April 19, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Hassan Shoukat is a skilled General Practitioner and Family Physician dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare for patients of all ages. He focuses on preventive medicine, accurate diagnosis, and effective treatment to ensure overall well-being. With a compassionate and patient-centered approach, he strives to deliver quality care. His expertise includes managing chronic conditions, routine health checkups, minor procedures, and family-centered healthcare.

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Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Hassan Shoukat is a skilled General Practitioner and Family Physician dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare for patients of all ages. He focuses on preventive medicine, accurate diagnosis, and effective treatment to ensure overall well-being. With a compassionate and patient-centered approach, he strives to deliver quality care. His expertise includes managing chronic conditions, routine health checkups, minor procedures, and family-centered healthcare.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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