Question 1

i keep getting spider bites. noone else in my family does. yesterday i was bitten on my eyelid. it's been happening for years now. then a couple weeks after the first bite i started getting these rashes where i got the first bite. the rashes come and go,t

Accepted Answer

See Dermatologist: To see if in fact are spider bites &amp; not another issue/tick/bed bugs. Take photos of stages. Consider precautions: mattress cover; cover body with Skin so soft or other natural noxious smell for insects/bugs/ mosquito net, etc.

Question 2

could you get sick from too many spider bites?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Most spider bite are like other insect bites and may hurt at first but afterward, like with any break in the skin, infection needs to be watched for.  So cleaning is best. Some are dangerous like the well known widow and recluse bites in the usa, but there are other less known species that can cause problems like the recluse too.  Generally, watch the bite and if concerned, see a physician.

Question 3

why do spider bites get warm?

Accepted Answer

Spider bites: Inflammation or infection can both lead to heat.

Question 4

do a lot of people get brown recluse spider bites?

Accepted Answer

Not many: Brown recluse spiders are mostly in the midwest, usually in basements and hidden areas.  They are not aggressive but will bite if disturbed.  Most spider bites are by other species.  Look for the fiddle pattern on the spider.  Bites are rare but need serious attention as they lead to a persistent necrosis which can last for months.

Question 5

do spider bites get white heads on them ?

Accepted Answer

Spider bite: No, they are not whiteheads.  The small bump on a real spider bite is the entry site for the spider venom. Sometimes the site with have a small amount of tissue death called necrosis or just have to heal as a puncture.

Question 6

can i get otc meds for the treatment of spider bites?

Accepted Answer

Spider bites: Spider bites are usually painful rather than itchy due to venom. Some spiders, like brown recluse ones, cause severe pain and extensive skin damage. Your bites apparently don't fit into this category. Keep the areas clean and dry and apply antibacterial ointment like bacitracin daily. If spreading redness or skin breakdown develop see a physician or a wound specialist. Antivenin not feasable.

Question 7

is there a good way to get rid of spider bites on my face?

Accepted Answer

Spider bite: First aid treatment is cleaning the area with soap & water, apply a cool compress on the area, take tylenol/antihistamines, & if it was black widow spider or brown recluse spider, seek medical attention fast.

Question 8

can spider bites get little blisters with clear fluid?

Accepted Answer

Natural Process: With injury to our skin, inflammation occurs which means the area becomes red, warm, tender and with swelling. Swelling occurs under the skin layers and causes them to bulge creating a protective fluid cushion called a blister.   As the area heals, the fluid will be resorbed or when no longer needed, the blister opens and it drains.   This should take about a week. Keep it covered and protected.

Question 9

i just got my spider bites (lip piercings) and my lip swelled. how do i get the swelling down?

Accepted Answer

Eval : Use ice packs. However, if you develop redness, purulent drainage, tenderness, warmth, enlargement of lymp nodes or fever - please seek medical attention for possible infection.

Question 10

what are symptoms of spider bites in the u.s.?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Anything from minor itching and redness, to crusting, oozing and in a few cases severe skin and soft tissue breakdown.  It depends upon the species.

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I keep getting spider bites. noone else in my family does. yesterday i was bitten on my eyelid. it's been happening for years now. then a couple weeks after the first bite i started getting these rashes where i got the first bite. the rashes come and go,t

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Could you get sick from too many spider bites?

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Why do spider bites get warm?

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Do a lot of people get brown recluse spider bites?

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Do spider bites get white heads on them ?

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Can i get otc meds for the treatment of spider bites?

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Is there a good way to get rid of spider bites on my face?

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Can spider bites get little blisters with clear fluid?

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I just got my spider bites (lip piercings) and my lip swelled. how do i get the swelling down?

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What are symptoms of spider bites in the u.s.?

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