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What Causes White Spots On The Body After Bitten By A Spider?

Posted on Thu, 10 May 2018

Question: I think i just got bit by a spider. A lot of white spots that look like pimples, its red and swelling.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly upload images

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you.
I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern.
I request you to kindly upload an image of the affected area in "Reports Section" so that I am able to guide you better.
Do you have any associated symptoms like itching? burning? pain?
I would like to rule out possibility of shingles because it is often confused it with a spider bite in individuals over 50yrs. If the rash is in a stripe or band like pattern and only on one side of the midline I would think of shingles.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (15 minutes later)

Ok i will take pic and download. it may take a few minutes.Where is the report section

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Use a topical antibiotic ointment

Detailed Answer:
Thank you.
It actually looks like a spider bite. I suggest you to apply a topical antibiotic e.g neosporin ointment or mupirocin ointment, twice daily.
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj