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I have a spider bite on my leg that is raised up and itches it looks like a blister. also on my ankle i have jigger bug bites. whats the best treatmen?

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Dr. Jeffrey Bowman answered

Spider: Some spider bites can lead to major infections especially if redness occurs and spreads. See infectious disease doctor.

Answered 6/24/2016

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Dr. Arnold Beresh answered

See below: Try using Benadryl (diphenhydramine) cream.

Answered 8/16/2016

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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

Make sure it's : A spider bite. Mrsa infections often are misdiagnosed as spider bites.

Dr Seibert and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/26/2018

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A member asked:

I have a spider bite on my leg that is raised up and itches it looks like a blister. also on my ankle i have jigger bug bites. whats the best treatmen?

6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Jeffrey Bowman answered

Dr. Arnold Beresh answered

Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

Dr Seibert and 2 doctors agreed

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