Question 1

what does a spider bite looks like on scalp?

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Depends : On the type of spider, and ther are only 4 genera of spiders in the us that are dangerous to humans but generally, there may be 1 or 2 small puncture wounds in the center of a red, warm, swollen, initially painful (sometimes) but then sometimes itchy area.  There may occasionally be some numbness in the area also.   However, black widow bites and brown recluse and hobos can be quite different.

Question 2

swelling in the scalp maybe a spider bite?

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Spider bite lesions: Have extremely variable presentations. There isn't a way to tell you if the swelling is related to a spider bite. Dermatological evaluation may help to determine the cause for your symptoms.

Question 3

how to heal spider bites?

Accepted Answer

Spider Bites: Staph: Almost all 'spider bites' now a days are the dangerous methicillin resistant staph aureus". (mrsa). 

Mrsa (mersa) can get very dangerous very quickly.  Please get in to see your family doctor urgently.

Question 4

can you die from spider bites?

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Rarely: There are a few spiders with venom lethal enough to cause death but even the most famous, the black widow, usually will make you sick but not kill you.  Most bites cause local pain and irritation and the  brown recluse can cause a serious necrosis but death is rare from any of these.

Question 5

is stingose good for spider bites?

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No: If they are true spider bites, they require serious attention. If you did not see ; feel the spider it was something else. Sometimes minor irritations or insect bites are casually passed of as spider bites without any knowledge of this subject. I urge you to look up spider bites according to the area of the earth and the species of spiders. If you are in the netherlands, there are no spiders that.

Question 6

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

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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.

Question 7

what are the differences between viper and spider bites?

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Bite marks and venom: Spider bites have typically one site of envenomation and most pit vipers have two injection sites.  The kind of venom and its potential effects are extremely variable and depend on the animal, where the bite occurred, the size of the person, the amount of venom injected and other factors.

Question 8

spider bites that cause a infection ?

Accepted Answer

Yes they can: Any bite to the skin can get secondarily infected.  Best not to scratch the bite and use a topical antibiotic for a few days.  See your doctor if the bite is getting more red, swollen, and painful.

Question 9

help! could spider bites cause fever?

Accepted Answer

Yes, venomous spider: Bites may cause fever. Seek medical care asap if you think a spider bit you ; you have fever, severe pain (can be felt at bite site ; possibly chest, back or abdomen); abdominal cramping /rigidness or ulceration of skin at site. You may need a tetanus shot (if you don't know when your last shot was or it has been &gt; 10 years). Also medical care if you develop signs of secondary infection.

Question 10

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.

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