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Red Bump, Got Bigger. Applied Anti Fungal. Is It Ring Worm Or Spider Bite?

my daughter has had a red bump since the 20th. it stated out looking just like a mosquito bit except that it was red. well it has gotten bigger and more red. it has a darker red ring around it. a pharmacist today said it wasn t a ringworm because it wasn t scaly. I have put an anti fungal cream on it and also gave her benadryl . my question is do you think a spider bite or ringworm?
Tue, 8 Oct 2013
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Children are more susceptible to ringworm insect bites.The fact that its not scaly rules out fungal infection.Anti-fungal is not beneficial.The cause of bite can not be asccertained because it looks like a red bump.If the symptoms are not subsiding after using Benadryl you can consult a doctor.Hope this helps.
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Red Bump, Got Bigger. Applied Anti Fungal. Is It Ring Worm Or Spider Bite?

Children are more susceptible to ringworm insect bites.The fact that its not scaly rules out fungal infection.Anti-fungal is not beneficial.The cause of bite can not be asccertained because it looks like a red bump.If the symptoms are not subsiding after using Benadryl you can consult a doctor.Hope this helps.