Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I have a painful spider bite that is bruising red and swollen with an oozing blister what should i do?a doctor at an urgent care prescribed me antibiotics but i can't tell if they are working
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Get rechecked: Get reevaluated by you primary physician to see if the bite looks severely infected and may need other treatment or if it is looking like a "recluse" type bite needing other care.
Answered 10/3/2016
5.7k views
May need drainage: "spider bites" aren't usually spider bites. These days they're more often MRSA abscesses (boils). Antibiotics won't help treat an abscess unless you catch it very early; boils usually need to be drained.
Answered 6/2/2016
5.7k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
My penis has swollen all over and is very dry. My balls are also dry and there both very red. Some blisters on penis with yellow gew. See doctor?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Got ice pack burn but dont have med insurance so can t really go to doctor. is about the size of my palm slightly swollen blister red with white edg?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Small second degree burn, got a blister popped by the doctor;its been 2weeks , inside skin is red, swollen with bubbles and itches a lot. Is it normal?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
A doctor diagnosed me with pink eye gave me drops and antibiotic yesterday. It is still swollen shut and very red. Is this normal?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
I think I have been bitten by a spider. My hand is swollen and red. It has been 3 days not the reddest has gathered to one spot. The spot is really red and has blisters. I have taken antibotics and benyagral. No doctor
Hi, Thursday I got bitten by insect on lower leg was swollen with a red blue bruise, it's still red a d have a pit, most swelling went away? plz help should I see a doctor its been 5 days
My mom has black marks and blisters and pus and swelling around her face to the point where her eye is swollen shut and its very red and inflamed. I know she needs a doctor but she is extremely resistant. Ive been using antiseptic cream for now. ?
I had a loop recorder implanted one month ago. Three days ago, it started oozing pus, it's red & swollen. Doc said to apply Neosporin. Is this good?
I applied Neosporin to an incision per my doctors instruction. I now have red burning skin that has small oozing blisters. Is there something I can do?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
