I was bitten by a brown recluse spider (on my forearm) 10 days ago. I was admitted to the hospital where I stayed for 4 days receiving numerous IV antibiotics (by the second day I had cellulitis from my fingers to above my elbow). The cellulitis resolved in a day or two. The large purple/blue area on my arm (8 inches by 6 inches) has not resolved. It is quite hard and has a definite raised/hard border between the non affected area and affected area. I have not had any necrotized lesions. I do have the puncture wound but it is smaller than a pea. The affected area is still very painful and still feels as if it is on fire. My biggest worry is that the area will become necrotic or slough off... I feel like I should be doing something but don t know what might turn it around.