Question 1

i have a spider bite that has blistered its getting bigger as the day goes by and filled with liquid what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Don't try to open if or desl with it yourself. These can quickly turn very messy if you try to of something yourself. Please see someone

Question 2

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 3

what is the fastest way to  get a  rid of a spider bite?

Accepted Answer

Rare: Unless you actually saw the spider most of these lesions are actually due to MRSA infections and you should be seen and treated by a doctor.  Spiders rarely bite humans and when they do the only ones in usa which are serious are the brown spider (loxsoceles reclusa) and the black widow.

Question 4

what must i know about a brown recluse if i get a spider bite?

Accepted Answer

Medical Attention: These bites can be very serious causing your skin to become necrotic and slough off. Serious skin injuries could require amputation. You need to know that they inhabit dark places like the crawl space or inside your  shoes. Take caution when going in dark places as they are not llkely to bite you unless they touch your skin. Use good lighting in dark places.

Question 5

how do ii get rid of a spider bite?

Accepted Answer

Time.: Remember that once a spider bite occurs, it takes your body a period of time to remove the offending toxins. What is most important is for you to be sure that the spider did not additionally infect you with a bacteria which may have been present in its mouth at the time of the bite. You may need to visit your doctor if you suspect an infection at the site of the bite.

Question 6

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 7

can you get a spider bite in your ear?

Accepted Answer

Why not?: If the spider is small enough to crawl in the ear, it could bite you there.

Question 8

whats the big deal about spider bites?

Accepted Answer

Spider Bites: Can cause allergic reactions and depending on the spider the venom can be destructive to skin and tissue.

Question 9

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 10

why do spider bites get warm?

Accepted Answer

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

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