We thought my brother got bit by a brown recluse on his lip and between his fingers a few months ago. Its back now but, between his toes and on his hands along with the original areas. The skin blisters and peels. It is very painful and seems to kill the flesh and spread. The day before he had a horrible migraine and woke up the next morning with the skin red and irritated. It itched so, he scratced and the skin peeled off. He is very worried because the doctors told him they don't know what it is and to take pictures as it worsens. Any ideas of what this could be?
2006-08-11 11:59:28 · 5 answers · asked by hope b 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
How old is he? Guess it doesn't really matter... have you tried searching the internet?
2006-08-11 12:04:33 · answer #1 · answered by mat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Steven Johnson Syndrome?
2006-08-11 19:03:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, what state do you live in? Brown Recluses do not live everywhere and if you live in a region where they aren't found, you can scratch that off your list. It sounds like he really needs to see another doctor. Perhaps see an allergy specialist. It does sound rather rare. Please provide more info and I'll look into it.
2006-08-11 19:07:57 · answer #3 · answered by natureutt78 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go see another doctor. The brown recluse is poisonous, and he needs proper treatment.
2006-08-11 19:07:10 · answer #4 · answered by my brain hurts 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably some kind of infection. Staph infections are often associated with spider bites, especialy if you scratch them.
2006-08-11 19:14:01 · answer #5 · answered by April C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋