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Red, Swollen Bump On Forehead. Told It Is Spider Bite. On Antibiotics. No Improvement. Suggestions?

my teachers son has a red swollen hard bump on his forehead near his eye he thinks its a spider bite his eye is nearly swollen shut been like this for 4weeks she took him to the hospital they dont know if it is a spider bite or not they put him on antibiotics not helping he says it really hurts can you tell me what it is
Sun, 31 Mar 2013
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Hi, it seems that your teacher's son may be having impetigo. Give him heavy antibiotics along with anti inflammatory drugs. Apply antibiotic cream. Consult competent dermatologist for perfect diagnosis and treatment.. Ok
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Red, Swollen Bump On Forehead. Told It Is Spider Bite. On Antibiotics. No Improvement. Suggestions?

Hi, it seems that your teacher s son may be having impetigo. Give him heavy antibiotics along with anti inflammatory drugs. Apply antibiotic cream. Consult competent dermatologist for perfect diagnosis and treatment.. Ok