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My son 7 has a mark on his lower leg from yesterday after swimming. it has a black spot in the middle which we tried to remove but no luck. it is now about the size of r5 coin, red and warm. can i just use ointment and cover or could it be a spider?

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Dr. Stanley Katz answered

See doc: could be insect bite. would prob be painful if a spider bite. advise ro see dermatologist for proper dx and poss tx

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Answered 3/15/2022

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Be seen: Definitely need to be seen urgently to ensure it is not an aggressive infectious process.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/7/2019

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A member asked:

My son 7 has a mark on his lower leg from yesterday after swimming. it has a black spot in the middle which we tried to remove but no luck. it is now about the size of r5 coin, red and warm. can i just use ointment and cover or could it be a spider?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Stanley Katz answered

Dr Kuitems and 4 doctors agreed

Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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