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I got bit by what i'm assuming is a spider. in 3 different areas on my leg, they started out pinkish & now it's day 3 and their a little reddish purple and hardening. what should i do? i took pics as well.
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See your doctor: You should see your physician to make sure you don't have a bacterial skin infection such as mrsa.
Answered 9/7/2019
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