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Rash On Face. Applying Cortozon Cream. Recommendations?

work up with a bit on my face. i've had a rash on my face for 3 days now. It looks like a spider bit. there is a spot that is about the size of a nickel the has become hard to the touch. I have been apply cortizon cream today and yesterday i apply aloe and the first day antibiotic cream. Just read up online that i should apply ice.
Fri, 20 Sep 2013
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Hi,
It seems that you got allergic rash after spider bite.
Take antihistamine like Cetrizine or Benadryl for 2-3 days.
If infection is there take one antibiotic medicine course.
Continue applying cortizone and antibiotic cream.
Ok and take care.
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Rash On Face. Applying Cortozon Cream. Recommendations?

Hi, It seems that you got allergic rash after spider bite. Take antihistamine like Cetrizine or Benadryl for 2-3 days. If infection is there take one antibiotic medicine course. Continue applying cortizone and antibiotic cream. Ok and take care.