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I think i have a spider or horse fly bite from beach stay. i scratched, now tender. how long does it last? how to tell what it is? using neosporin.
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About 1 week: Watch for any signs of infection. It the site is getting bigger, is warm or tender, or if there is any drainage have it checked. Keeping it clean and using polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) is great. All the best.
Answered 11/28/2017
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