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About two months ago, i got a spider bite on my elbow. now, whenever i scratch that area, the bumps come back and start to spread again. why?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

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Probably: Was not a spider bite unless you saw it bite you. Sounds like another type of rash. Hard to tell tot hour seeing . Try done overthrcounter hydrocortisone. If that is not strong enough to provide relief then see your doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment

Answered 9/2/2013

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A member asked:

About two months ago, i got a spider bite on my elbow. now, whenever i scratch that area, the bumps come back and start to spread again. why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marsha Davis answered

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