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I possibly have some kind of insect/spider bite on my leg. red outside circle with yellow centre. not hard or swollen. about the size of a r2 coin. when touching the are area it becomes very itchy.

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Insect bite : may be brown recluse. Would follow up with urgent care/ MD today

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 1/18/2019

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Spider bite: Keep area clean and dry, applying antibiotic ointment locally (such as bacitracin) and see your doctor if the area becomes more red, tender, warm, larger or if you develop a fever or start feeling ill. Feel better soon!

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 4/23/2019

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A member asked:

I possibly have some kind of insect/spider bite on my leg. red outside circle with yellow centre. not hard or swollen. about the size of a r2 coin. when touching the are area it becomes very itchy.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Dr Mallia agreed

Dr. Nicole Touchet answered

Dr Mallia agreed

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