my spider bite lanced and they packed it .should i use lavender on it to help heal it?or any ideas??
920543
yes you should use it. but be care full maybe limit the docege to about 5 times a day.
251960
it could just be a spider bite, or another insect bite. i would get it checked out though. make sure you clean it with alcohol or hydrogen peroxide on it for the time being. and if you can get any OTC medicine that could help with bites that would be good. also its different in every part of the country and the world. so what might affect some people doesnt effect others. like it could be a scorpion bite. but it all depends on where you live. it may just be a rash though too. but i think its an insect bite.
789177
Use antibiotic ointment around the raw area before you go to bed, it will moisten it and help it heal faster, good luck, I hope you feel better :)
1025329
This is concerning...I would see a doctor ASAP..could be a spider bite but not sure..some bites can lead to necrosis (sloughing off of tissue) so like I suggested better not to further postpone consultation with your doctor or the ER
161886
im assuming you want it to be better faster because you are involved in an extra curricular activity or sport.  correct?  make sure you wrap it tightly to relieve the pressure.  instead of taking showers, try a hot bath with some bath salts.  when you sleep or sit down, keep it elevated.  ice it constantly.  before going to sleep, move it around and stretch and massage it.  when you think it feels better don't just start running and jumping on it, keep it wrapped till your 100% certain it's healed, if you don't there is a high possibility it will be reinjured again.  Trust me, I know it's tough but it will get better.  I've been a professional dancer and teacher for many years now and I have survived a lot of different injuries.
288680
You can buy some vitamin E gel caps. Break 1 open every morning & evening & rub it into the bite. This should help.\nAlso swallow 1 of the gel caps daily until healed.
805982
First assess the damage.  Is it just a little red mark?  Put it under cool running water, put a moist bandage over it (loosely), and that's all that's needed.  If you have aloe vera or burn spray, use that before bandaging.\n\nIs it blistered and/or seeping fluids?  Or is it white or charred?  Put a dry bandage over it (again, not tight) and take her to the ER.  If you aren't old enough to drive and there's no one who can drive you, then call an ambulance.
886028
Soak your foot. WHen the skin swells, the splinter should pop out. DON"T put animal meat on your open wound, ever. Bacon fat!?! You might as well rub dog poop on there! Jeeze!
117846
You can soak in regular table salt and the hottest water you can stand;so as not to burn the skin. And it should draw all of the pus out. That is what my Dad had me do when I had an infected wasp sting on my leg. It works for me every time.
361383
Get some lavender oil from your herbal/health food store.  It will stop the itching and it will heal it also.  It is not expensive plus it smells good.  If it looks infected, has red streaks coming from it soak it echinacea tea.  It is a blood purifier and will prevent blood poisoning. You didn't say what part of the body she got bit.  If she has lumps in the armpits or groin that could be an indication of blood poisoning.  If so, get her to a doctor quick.
542671
I was at work...until the pre-school called to tell me I had to come and pick up my 4 year old, because she had been bitten by a spider. I think I broke every speed limit on my way there...\n\nBTW.....She will be OK....her whole arm is swollen and red, but the pediatrician says she'll be fine after her antibiotic kicks in.
170630
It could be a spider bite.  She should see her doctor since I am not sure what a brown recluse bit looks like.
163922
maybe you were bitten by a spider or something, if it is gray scabs it may have been a brown recluse, and you need some antibiotics
856041
Hi Batman.  \n\nI don't have any real medical advice, and I'm the worst one for being unable to quote medical jargon.  Please keep that in mind as I tell you what I would do.\n\nWhen you fell and visited the infirmary, I'm guessing their first goal may have been to stop the bleeding and clean the wound.  The Betadine solution that I am familiar with is used as an antiseptic to help clean the area of any germs that exist around the wound site.  Betadine is an iodine solution containing about 10% active iodine.  I've just read that Betadine is used instead of straight iodine because it is apt to cause less scarring and won't increase the healing time as straight iodine does.  \n\nWhen the site is clean and the bleeding is controlled, a dressing is applied.  Usually an antibiotic ointment is applied to help prevent infection.  I don't believe I've ever seen Betadine ointment (Betadine suspended in a jelly like substance).  I'm wondering if it is used as you would an antibacterial ointment or antibiotic ointment?  Different agents fight against infection from different things: bacteria, fungi, virus, parasites.  \n\nIf the wound is still fresh, I would suggest (as someone did above) applying a triple antibiotic ointment and a fresh dressing.  If the doctor has supplied you with or suggested a specific ointment, then you should use what the doctor has recommended.  The reason for the dressing is three fold.  1.)  A fresh dressing will help protect the wound.  It will help keep dirt and germs from getting on the wound.  If the wound is still "fresh" then it is still apt to become infected.  The dressing will also help protect the open wound from friction/rubbing from clothing.   2.)  The fresh dressing will help keep the medication/ointment on the wound.  This protects not only the wound but also furniture and clothing.  If the dressing becomes wet or compromised, a fresh dressing should be applied.  3.)  A dressing will help to absorb any blood or oozing that may come from the wound.  \n\nIn our family we call a scab "God's Band-Aid."  When a scab has formed, we pretty much stop any sort of treatment.  At that time, a dressing might be applied to protect the scab from picking or bumping or chafing, but other than that we just leave it alone.\n\nIt will take an infected wound longer to heal.  Please continue caring for the wound until it has healed, protecting it from dirt and germs.  If you notice increased redness, swelling, oozing, an unusual odor, heat, or pain, you should go see the doctor as these can be signs of infection.  And remember to keep the area clean and dry.\n\nJust a side note:  A trip to the infirmary for a dressing change might be costly.  It may make sense economically to buy some gauze and adhesive tape (or large knee bandages -- depending on the size of the wound) and some triple antibiotic ointment.  That way, you can change the dressing multiple times as it becomes wet or loosens.  (Ask your doctor if this type of wound can be cared for at home and what type of dressing and ointments to apply.)\n\nAnd remember to eat well and get plenty of rest.  A healthy body will very likely heal faster than a neglected one.\n\nHappy healing.
774665
You should put some triple antibiotic cream on the affected area.  Don't use vaseline, it is petroleum based and will make a great breeding ground for bacteria. Try and leave the area affected open for short periods of time to let the air help you heal.
170809
WHat is it for? Bread and milk poultice for bug bite or to pull a splinter.Lard and dry mustard for lung infection?????
195984
I'd be careful with the "Common hosehold spider" mentality.  I don't know how many people, including family, that have sworn that a spider was a common one, when in fact, it turned out to be a brown recluse. I've scared them into being more careful and never handling them. Any kind of bite should be checked out by a doctor. Many bites start out seemingly mild, and then worsen with time. A truly common house spider bite would cause different reactions in different individuals-some more extreme than others. Generally, a non-poisonous spider bite would cause redness around the area, the area would become hard and usually warm to the touch, possibly a blister formation around the bite area, and possible swelling in the local area, it also may itch or hurt..or both.