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What Causes Rashes And Inflammation On The Other Parts Of The Body After A Spider Bite?
Question: What do spider mite bites look like and and can it cause rashes and inflammation on other parts of your body?
Brief Answer:
Probably not spider bite
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome,
It looks like mosquito bite and it may be seen in other parts of body if spider was present in these parts and bit you. But rash or inflammation without bite are not seen in this types of spider. If there is rash all over the body then it may be allergic reaction to medications or ointments. It may take up to 7 days for medications to work so you should be patient. Wish you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
Probably not spider bite
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome,
It looks like mosquito bite and it may be seen in other parts of body if spider was present in these parts and bit you. But rash or inflammation without bite are not seen in this types of spider. If there is rash all over the body then it may be allergic reaction to medications or ointments. It may take up to 7 days for medications to work so you should be patient. Wish you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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