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How Can An Itchy Spider Bite On The Left Arm Be Treated?

Hello, I got bit on my left arm near my shoulder by I think a spider on Sunday night, I only see one puncture. it is red about the size of a tennis ball but is not inflamed. The area is hot and very itcy. I noticed a few Black Widow s outside our home and a different spider orange with brown and white strip legs.
posted on Sat, 2 Dec 2017
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Hi,

Thanks for asking.
I understand your concern.

You have allergic reaction to spider bite. The surrounding inflammation is bodily reaction to the bite.
- wash the part with soda bicarb water thoroughly. Try to locate &remove any hair like stinging mouth part of spider.
-Apply Soframycin & Betamethasome cream to the lesion (mixed ) and Take Cetrizine pill with Combiflam (over the counter),if there is more swelling.

Consult your doctor if there is no relief in 2 days.

Thanks
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale,
General & Family Physician
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How Can An Itchy Spider Bite On The Left Arm Be Treated?

Hi, Thanks for asking. I understand your concern. You have allergic reaction to spider bite. The surrounding inflammation is bodily reaction to the bite. - wash the part with soda bicarb water thoroughly. Try to locate &remove any hair like stinging mouth part of spider. -Apply Soframycin & Betamethasome cream to the lesion (mixed ) and Take Cetrizine pill with Combiflam (over the counter),if there is more swelling. Consult your doctor if there is no relief in 2 days. Thanks Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician