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Spider bite is hard?

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Biopsy: You need biopsy, debridement of lesion. See your dermatologist for treatment.

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 5/10/2019

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Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Can be: Any insect bite can cause a local reaction which includes redness, swelling and induration (the feeling of hardness around the bite site), warmth, and sometimes itch.

Dr Sparacino and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 2/14/2019

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