It’s hard to know the difference between askin ulcerand a spider bite.
Spider bites can get inflamed or infected, and they may require treatment.
This article describes common types of skin lesions that can be mistaken for spider bites.
Jose Luis Balarezo Gardiol
Allergic Reaction or Shingles?
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It can also be an allergic reaction to any exposureincluding a spider bite.
Ivonne H.
If you experiencingsymptoms of shingles,it is important to get a diagnosis and treatment.
If you have shingles or arecaring for someone with shingles, there are ways to get pain relief.
There’s also an effectiveshingles vaccinethat can help prevent you from developing this painful condition.
Nicole Horstmann
Usually, if anaphylaxis is going to develop it happens fairly quickly after the bite.
Bee stingsare commonly considered the most likely to lead to anaphylaxis.
Bites on Both Feet?
Kenneth Walker
It can also get bad enough to require an amputation.
Staphylococcus aureas and group A streptococcus both cause skin infections that can be mistaken for spider bites.
Whether resulting from spider bites or skin infections, wounds like these are painful and dangerous.
Bridget Wuerdeman
Your healthcare provider may be able to identify the cause and treat it before it gets worse.
Why Is it Getting Bigger?
Spider bites and other types of infections can show expanding lesions like this one.
Maybe a Spider Broke the Skin
A spider bite can cause a break in the skin.
Toe Blister Is Not a Spider Bite
This is a skin infection from MRSA.
Popping the blister can introduce another form of bacteria and possibly make the infection worse.
The vast majority of spider bites are harmless.
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