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How To Treat A Lump Similar To A Spider Bite?
My son has a lump on his outer thigh what looked like a pimple it poped, pus came out and I didn t think to much of it now today I noticed it s purple and there s like a big knot under his skin it doesn t bother him when I touched it but I honestly don t have a clue what this could be maybe a spider bite ? Please help
Wed, 4 Sep 2019
Hello,
I suggest you use a topical antibiotic e.g either Neosporin ointment or Mupirocin ointment. In addition, I suggest you give him an oral antibiotic e.g either Amoxicillin or Cephalexin for a week.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Kakkar S., Dermatologist
I suggest you use a topical antibiotic e.g either Neosporin ointment or Mupirocin ointment. In addition, I suggest you give him an oral antibiotic e.g either Amoxicillin or Cephalexin for a week.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Kakkar S., Dermatologist
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