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Suggest Treatment For Insect Bite

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Posted on Thu, 4 Feb 2016
Question: Hello, I was wondering if this is a spider bite? If so, should I go to ER?
(no spider was seen, no pain felt)
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Not certain about it, but certainly need a treatment.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query and clear picture.
This certainly is an insect bite but not possible to see whether this is spider bite or not. (and no spider was seen, there is no pain as per your history).
It has a typical edema, peripheral redness and 2 marks which may be due to bite or scratching.
Yes, I think it is better to go to ER as you will get appropriate medicines which may need a prescription.

Please tell me since when has this happened?
I hope this answer helps you.
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Suggest Treatment For Insect Bite

Brief Answer: Not certain about it, but certainly need a treatment. Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for your query and clear picture. This certainly is an insect bite but not possible to see whether this is spider bite or not. (and no spider was seen, there is no pain as per your history). It has a typical edema, peripheral redness and 2 marks which may be due to bite or scratching. Yes, I think it is better to go to ER as you will get appropriate medicines which may need a prescription. Please tell me since when has this happened? I hope this answer helps you.