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What Causes Red And Swollen Foot?

My son who is 9 years old I believe was bite by a some type spider on his upper foot. It has gotten swollen and I popped the white head and was able to squeeze some puss out. I am trying to figure out if I need to take him to the doctor as it is still swollen. I have been having him soak in baking soda water, putting perioxde on it and then doing cold compresses. It is still red and hurts when I touch around it...what is your recommendation???
Mon, 3 Aug 2015
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it can be contact dermatitis or herpes simplex.apply caladryllotion. and keep under observation.if there is itching then give him levocetrizine 5mg tablet daily.
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What Causes Red And Swollen Foot?

it can be contact dermatitis or herpes simplex.apply caladryllotion. and keep under observation.if there is itching then give him levocetrizine 5mg tablet daily.