Question 1

so on my knee i have a scattered amount of red bumps and they look like spider bites or mosquito bites but overall i have no idea what it may be?

Accepted Answer

Hives?: Bug-bite-like spots can be from many causes such as: bug bites (of course), hives, viral infections, medication causes, hot-tub rashes, heat rashes, reactions to lotions, allergic reactions to various things (including foods), internal disorders (such as kidney disease, auto-immune disease), etc... Hives are usually itchy and often due to an allergy to something, even if the cause is not found.

Question 2

how can i tell if my itchy bumps are spider bites and what can i do to prevent spider bites?

Accepted Answer

Not likely : Itchy bumps are rarely spider bites which are usually painful. Most likely some other contact allergy.   Can call any pest control company for information on reducing spider bite chances.

Question 3

what is the difference between bed bug bites and spider bites how can you tell them apart? i have some brown what looks to be spots on my legs when you rub it, it feels like a slight bump.

Accepted Answer

Sometimes : Sometimes it can be tough to figure out, "what bit me?"  typically, bed bugs will bite in 3 areas, many times these bites follow a linear pattern and some say relate to the bed bug's meals of breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Spider bites typically are in only 1 location.  You should have someone examine your legs- a dermatologist would be a good start for your condition.

Question 4

hi there ,

been struggling for a while now with swallon bumps under my armpit - not sure if its spider bites or what it can be - but it is swallon and red - after a while it goes open and infectious stuff comes out - its been painful?

Accepted Answer

Skin infection : Sound like you need an opinion based on an examination. You may need antibiotics or you may not. You can set up a telemedicine visit

Question 5

this morning i noticed 2 purple spider bites with a tiny bruise and very small red bump. there has been no pain and i feel fine, it is now 11:00 pm.

Accepted Answer

Spider bites?: Unless you saw the spiders in the act - these lesions may not be from spider bites.  Not sure what your question is. If you are worried - would show these lesions to your parents. However, if you remain symptom free- would not fret.

Question 6

i keep having red bumps/welts popping up mainly on my butt area.i think its spider bites because i keep seeing spiders in my home but im not sure help?

Accepted Answer

Really impossible: to tell what they are without seeing, but doubt they are spider bites. You need to have them seen to get the proper diagnoses and treatment. Do they itch of hurt? If your scratch them a lot they could easily get infected.

Question 7

large red bumps on my neck and stomach that itch terribly. thinking spider bites or allergic reaction. am i on the right track here?

Accepted Answer

Hives: You are on the right track. It could be from a variety of causes. It could be spider, insect related. Other possibilities include allergic reaction, contact dermatitis, food reaction, and drug or medication reaction. Some people get urticaria of uncertain cause(idiopathic). A lot depends on exactly what the rash looks like, so best option is to see your doctor or a dermatologist.

Question 8

what does a brown recluse spider bite look like i have a bite on index finger and the skin is coming off. it burns and itches, has little ant bite type bumps

Accepted Answer

A : A brown recluse bite can have different appearances. There can be almost no signs of the bite or there can be a dark escar (scab) with surrounding white tissue (that is dead). In some cases the brown recluse's bite can be necrotoxic and cause very severe damage. It can large amounts of skin to die and can eat into the muscle as well. This type of reaction is usually associated with fever, muscle and joint pain and feeling very ill.  I can not diagnose the cause of your symptoms. Brown recluses are actually very little and non-descript looking.  If your skin is sloughing off your finger - do recommend that this be medically evaluated.

Question 9

spider bite, how long until the bump goes away?

Accepted Answer

Sure it is a spider: bite? It is variable depending on type of spider, secondary infection, etc.

Question 10

can u have a bump on your body for weeks from spider bite?

Accepted Answer

Potentially: There is potential for that reaction.

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A member asked:

So on my knee i have a scattered amount of red bumps and they look like spider bites or mosquito bites but overall i have no idea what it may be?

A member asked:

How can i tell if my itchy bumps are spider bites and what can i do to prevent spider bites?

A member asked:

What is the difference between bed bug bites and spider bites how can you tell them apart? i have some brown what looks to be spots on my legs when you rub it, it feels like a slight bump.

A member asked:

Hi there , been struggling for a while now with swallon bumps under my armpit - not sure if its spider bites or what it can be - but it is swallon and red - after a while it goes open and infectious stuff comes out - its been painful?

A member asked:

This morning i noticed 2 purple spider bites with a tiny bruise and very small red bump. there has been no pain and i feel fine, it is now 11:00 pm.

A member asked:

I keep having red bumps/welts popping up mainly on my butt area.i think its spider bites because i keep seeing spiders in my home but im not sure help?

A member asked:

Large red bumps on my neck and stomach that itch terribly. thinking spider bites or allergic reaction. am i on the right track here?

A member asked:

What does a brown recluse spider bite look like i have a bite on index finger and the skin is coming off. it burns and itches, has little ant bite type bumps

A member asked:

Spider bite, how long until the bump goes away?

A member asked:

Can u have a bump on your body for weeks from spider bite?

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