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Suggest Treatment For Redness On The Arm Of A Child
My son had ano area on his arm about the size of a half dollar about 10 days ago. The redness has decreased but there is a center the looks like a bite and it is hardening underneath his skin. He hasn t complained about it hurting. Do you think this is a spider bite? Should we see his doctor?
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Sun, 11 Sep 2016
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It could be a spider bite, bite from any other organism or other skin issues like local irritation, infection...Since it has been there and no other symptoms have been noticed, i will advise you just observe.It may not be a cause for concern.If redness increases or it becomes painful, you see the Doctor for evaluation.
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Thanks for posting on HCM
It could be a spider bite, bite from any other organism or other skin issues like local irritation, infection...Since it has been there and no other symptoms have been noticed, i will advise you just observe.It may not be a cause for concern.If redness increases or it becomes painful, you see the Doctor for evaluation.
Hope this will help
Best regards
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