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Was bitten by a spider a dew days ago. it is very itchy and has a circle of red around it. put honey and bandaid over it. when will it go away?

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Spider bite: Different spiders can cause different reactions to your skin. I would go see a doctor to make sure it is not infected. Until able to get in, I would take an antihistamine like benadryl (diphenhydramine) and put neosprin on it, not honey.

Answered 5/24/2016

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Lose the honey: Wash with warm soap and water and apply topical Neosporin ointment 3x/day. If worsening, see physician for oral antibiotic therapy. No honey!

Answered 10/31/2014

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