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I have a spot on my belly. it's really read and has 5 spots on it. i'm wanting to know if it's a boil or spider bite?

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Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Probably boil: With multiple heads it is likely a boil although would have to see how big and how big the little spots are. The difference is largely academic - a spreading infection whether arising from a bite or another source will need treatment - often an incision and drainage an maybe antibiotics.

Answered 9/20/2018

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A member asked:

I have a spot on my belly. it's really read and has 5 spots on it. i'm wanting to know if it's a boil or spider bite?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dan Fisher answered

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