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Suggest Treatment For Redness On The Arm After A Spider Bite
Brief Answer:
Management of spider bite
Detailed Answer:
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Since you notice the redness and swelling worsening, major concern is presence of infection or bite by more toxic spider like brown recluse spider.
You can continue taking claritin, apply ice pack to reduce inflammation.
You can take Tylenol (if not allergic) of pain develops.
Apply mupirocin ointment to fight bacteria if infected.
I would also recommend following up with a primary care provider to assess the need for oral antibiotics. For bites from more toxic spider like brown recluse, even treatment with oral corticosteroids may be needed for proper skin healing.
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Dr.Lekshmi
Management of spider bite
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic
Since you notice the redness and swelling worsening, major concern is presence of infection or bite by more toxic spider like brown recluse spider.
You can continue taking claritin, apply ice pack to reduce inflammation.
You can take Tylenol (if not allergic) of pain develops.
Apply mupirocin ointment to fight bacteria if infected.
I would also recommend following up with a primary care provider to assess the need for oral antibiotics. For bites from more toxic spider like brown recluse, even treatment with oral corticosteroids may be needed for proper skin healing.
Hope this answers your question
Please address further questions here
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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