Spider bites are injuries caused due to the bite of a spider that is not serious. They usually cause a small bump on the skin, and the affected area may turn red, itchy, and swollen. The common treatment for spider bites is cleaning the wound, application of ice for pain reduction, and tetanus.
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I was bitten by a white-tailed spider. What should I do next?
Query: Hello doctor,I was bitten by a white tail spider about six weeks ago on my leg. I have been to the doctor every day for dressing. About three weeks ago, I was hospitalized, and they removed the dead skin and cleaned it. I still go to the doctor every second day for dressing, but the condition is not... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. White-tail spider bites may not cause necrosis. It may cause erythema or rash and subside in two to three weeks. Few studies have shown that white-tail spider bites or necrotic arachnidism were found to have alternative diagnoses with appropriate investigations. This... Read Full »
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