Spider bite.?
Question:
two of them are small and barely itch.
the other two however, are massive, really red, and they itch like crazy.
i was wondering if there are any home remedies you guys know of that can reduce the swelling and itching and over all make it heal faster.
im really scared cuz i have never gotten a spider bite before, and they look really frightening. lol..but seriously...they look grose.
thanx in advance
Answers:
Try making a paste of baking soda, put it on the bites, and cover that with a bandage. Check it in about 2 hours. It will help the itching, and it should help the swelling go down. If that doesn't work, then go to the drugstore and get some Benadryl cream (if your not allergic to it). Put that on your bites, it should help the itching and swelling.
Be sure to keep a close eye on the bites, if they get red and feverish and bigger than the size of a quarter, then see your physician immediately.
Spider bites have a nasty habit of becoming cellulitis (inflammation of and under the skin). Cellulitis can become very painful, and serious if left untreated.
Try the baking soda first, and keep a close eye on the bites. This should take care of them fine. Good Luck.
do you know what kind of spider it was? well for the swelling you should use warm compresses. just soak a small towel in hot water wring it and put directly on the wound. for the itching benadryl or any anti-histamine would work, the bad thing is these pills will make you drowsy. if you see a red trail/line from the bite site following a vain and its going up your arm you must consult with your physician.
Most spider bites won't itch
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