The name “brown recluse” conjures up nightmarish visuals for a majority of the population, and not only for those who have arachnophobia. This unique spider is found in 16 states, most of which are in ...

After putting ointment and cream on the spot and seeing no improvement, Raiber took her daughter to the clinic the next morning, where she was told that the spot was a spider bite. “The first ...

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Most spider bites cause local pain, redness and swelling. It's much like a bee sting reaction. A few spiders (such as the Black Widow) can cause a more severe reaction. Helpful if spider seen on the ...

In some cases (25%), there is a red, ring-like rash that occurs at the site of the bite. The rash is often referred to as a “bull’s eye” rash because it has a white center surrounded by a red ring.

Put it on the bite once. Most often, tick bites don't hurt. They may or may not itch. That's why they may not be noticed. The little bump goes away in 2 days. If the tick transferred a disease, a rash ...

An inner-thigh rash may be caused by a variety of factors, including friction, chafing, an allergic reaction, a disease, and a health condition. Its appearance depends on the rash's trigger. The ...

On rare occasions, a horsefly bite can cause a bacterial infection known as tularemia or a potentially deadly allergy known as anaphylaxis. Seek care if you develop an open sore with a fever or ...

At age 8 in Dallas, Steve Rash began making movies with his father's 8mm Kodak. His interest in film blossomed in high school when he worked as a press photographer. He studied Music at Texas A&M and ...

CHICAGO (AP) — Jimmy Butler drew the familiar “oohs” and “aahs” from the Chicago crowd when he cut backdoor for an alley-oop dunk in the opening minute. He had enough left to take over during Golden ...