In fact, even spider experts and medical professionals have a hard time differentiating bug bites from spider bites just from how they look, Dr. The symptoms are often similar too-pain, swelling, itching, and redness-so it's an easy mistake to make.
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In fact, the vast majority of "spider bites" are actually bites from other insects like fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes, a rash from an allergic reaction, or skin abscesses from an infection, says Justin Arnold, DO, MPH, an assistant professor at the University of South Florida and the medical director of the Florida Poison Information Center Tampa. But unless you actually see the spider do the dirty deed, it's hard to know if it was caused by an arachnid or some other bug.
Sometimes, spiders leave behind two distinct puncture holes right next to each other. Rick Vetter, PhD, is a spider expert and staff research associate in the department of entomology at the University of California, Riverside Joshua Zeichner, MD, is the director of cosmetic and clinical research and an associate professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Justin Arnold, DO, MPH, is the medical director of Florida Poison Information Center Tampa and an associate professor at the University of South Florida. She is also a co-founder of Mor Ventures Inc, which creates science-backed skin care for families. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a member of the Women’s Dermatologic Society. Meet the experts: Paru Chaudhari, MD, is a dermatologist with over a decade of experience. Okay, but if you aren’t Spider-Man or a bug enthusiast, how do you know if your bite is a cause for concern? The Instagram photos below (all reviewed by experts) will give you an idea of what different types of spider bites look like, and what you should do if you spot one on your bod. “It really depends on the severity of the bite, but if local and minimal, it can take about seven to 10 days to heal,” says Dr. “There are a limited number of spiders in the world with fangs strong enough to pierce human skin, and they usually do not bite unless they are crushed between you and another object." Most people who think a spider bit them were usually bitten by a different insect, she adds.Īnd while definitely unpleasant, spider bites usually heal within about a week (other than brown recluse and hobo spider bites, which can unfortunately take weeks or much longer to mend). “Most spider bites are harmless, as the venom is not toxic to people,” says Paru Chaudhari, MD, a dermatologist at North Peak Dermatology and the co-founder of Quitch bug bite stickers. The good news, though, is that out of the 3,000 or so types of spiders in the U.S., only a handful are known to bite, and of those only about three are venomous and poisonous spiders that can put your life at risk, according to research published in American Family Physician. Not to mention an annoying one, since you'll have to go through tons of spider bite pictures online to find out exactly what the offender is. And besides making your skin crawl just thinking about it, getting bitten can be an itchy and semi-painful experience. The eight-legged critters are naturally a little creepy, and the thought of one sinking its fangs into you is something you would probably do anything to avoid. If you’re scared of spiders, you’re not alone.
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