yesterday morning i woke up and my cheek and my toe was really itchy. i got bitten by something and i remember in the middle of the night that i was itching them like crazy! and i kept on putting rubbing alcohol on them and it helped it didnt get any worse really but not that better and now i noticed a red line on my face not coming from the bite but near it! what is this? im scared. my mom said that she got bitten and it was similar.
the bite is whitish around and a little red in the middle.
i am currently visiting my parents in boston.
2007-07-31 08:08:27 · 5 answers · asked by ? 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
i dont know if i might have scratched myself and caused a little mark. the red mark is only about a centimeter
2007-07-31 08:11:06 · update #1
Spider bites are pretty common. If the red mark gets worse or the bite looks worse, definitely see a doctor.
2007-07-31 08:17:16 · answer #1 · answered by Jose 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The red mark is probably from when you scratched yourself. The best way to find out if it's a spider bite is by looking at the puncture marks. If there is only one, then it was probably some type of insect. If there are two, side by side, then it was probably a spider.
As for the itching and swelling, hydrocortizone works really well.
If your having any odd symptoms, dizziness, nausea, etc, you might want to get to the doctor. Spider bites are rarely fatal, but can be quite serious.
2007-07-31 15:23:30 · answer #2 · answered by Hawkster 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For now, use some Benadryl or Cortizone to help with the itching. Itching will just increase possibility of infection and open up the wound more, as well as make any scar worse.
If you have nausea, vomiting, serious diarrhea, dizziness, hotness to the wound, a burning sensation, or if the wound begins to open up, get medical help ASAP.
Otherwise, don't worry, it will go away very soon, just remember NOT TO ITCH!
2007-07-31 15:42:56 · answer #3 · answered by Matt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably scratched yourself when you were itching it in the night. If the itching continues, try something like cortozone cream or something that helps relieve the itching. Rubbing alcohol isnt usually used for bites. It should be gone in a few days.
2007-07-31 15:16:43 · answer #4 · answered by partygurlone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be mosquitoe or spider. but it doen'st sound too bad.
2007-08-02 17:12:32 · answer #5 · answered by Tsunami 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋