Question 1

not quite sure if it's a tick bite but looks like an insect or spider bite of some kind. has been slowly growing bigger. this happened in thailand.

Accepted Answer

Bite: since it is growing and happened in another country;
GO to the emergency department and get evaluated now not tomorrow.

Question 2

how can you tell the difference between a mosquito or spider bite infection vs a tick bite infection?

Accepted Answer

Limited space: Though spider, tick or mosquito bites can sometimes cause infection, the vast majority of them will not. A limited local inflammatory response can be expected from any of these. Symptoms exceeding this should be examined by a physician. 'spider bites' have become a common er complaint over the last several years, when in fact most of these are skin abscesses.

Question 3

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.

Question 4

why do spider bites get warm?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

can spider bites create cysts?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: An abscess is a possibility.

Question 6

how do i treat non-poisonous spider bites?

Accepted Answer

Basic wound care: Treat with simple wound care including cleansing of the wound, checking tetnus status and watching for signs of progression leading to infection.

Question 7

why do spider bites make your skin so hot?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: Chemicals from the bite irritate the skin and blood vessels and cause an irritation ti the nerve fibers causing swelling het and possible hemorrhage in the skin. Bites can also become infected.

Question 8

does clear fluid come out of spider bites?

Accepted Answer

Blister could occur: but frankly, it can be hard to know it is a spider bite without seeing the spider. Spider bites can have variable appearances. It might cause a pink or red bump with no symptoms. Or it could itch or be painful. Venomous spiders may cause  significant pain radiating far from the site, cramping, sweating, necrosis of tissue or worse if there is an allergic reaction.

Question 9

what can i do for itching from spider bites?

Accepted Answer

Hydrocortisone cream: Usually works well. In sever reactions, an anti-histamine/benadryl will help.

Question 10

will umf  15 manuka honey heal spider bites?

Accepted Answer

That and others: The real question is what not to do that slows down healing. Avoid using alcohol, peroxide, hibiclens, betadine, and bleach solutions. Inflammation ( red, hot, swollen, tender) is important to healing  so anti-inflammatories (motrin, advil) are bad. Cover the area with a clean dressing changed every other day  and protected from trauma.  Antibiotics do not help healing unless it is truly infected.

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Not quite sure if it's a tick bite but looks like an insect or spider bite of some kind. has been slowly growing bigger. this happened in thailand.

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How can you tell the difference between a mosquito or spider bite infection vs a tick bite infection?

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

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Why do spider bites get warm?

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Can spider bites create cysts?

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How do i treat non-poisonous spider bites?

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Why do spider bites make your skin so hot?

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Does clear fluid come out of spider bites?

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What can i do for itching from spider bites?

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Will umf 15 manuka honey heal spider bites?

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