WTF is this on my face?

[Marcus Aurelius]

Not sure if you guys can see the swelling underneath the eye, due to whatever the red spot is. But I'm not sold on acne, because I woke up this morning and could barely see because underneath my eye was swelled up so much. I suppose anything close enough to the eye like that could cause some swelling though. The pharmacist agreed that he thought it looked like a bite or something, but also suggested I see a doctor/dermatologist. I took some Benadryl last night and it didn't seem to have any effect. I'm just trying not to touch it now and make it dirty, and cleaning it often with hot water and soap.

If I should die, you people are all witnesses that my nightmare came true, and one of those 8 legged bastards got me!

I'll bet you another $20.00 donation to the sight it's adult acne.

[jimnyc]

I'll bet you another $20.00 donation to the sight it's adult acne.

In case you're right, this is what I just started applying (won't hurt)

1- Clean & Clear - acne control cleanser (benzoyl peroxide)
2- Clean & Clear - acne control moisturizer (salicylic acid)
3- Clean & Clear - fast clear spot treatment

[Anton Chigurh]

Spider bite. And if it was from a brown recluse, gonna get alot worse before it gets better.

[jimnyc]

Spider bite. And if it was from a brown recluse, gonna get alot worse before it gets better.

Damn, a recluse would probably make my eyeball fall out! LOL

[SassyLady]

Jim, when I get spider bites I first clean with peroxide to bubble out whatever might be lurking and then I apply rubbing alcohol.

I also do that for any adult acne I might get ... which I do when under stress and/or eat tons of chocolate (which I do when I'm stressed).

[jimnyc]

Jim, when I get spider bites I first clean with peroxide to bubble out whatever might be lurking and then I apply rubbing alcohol.

I also do that for any adult acne I might get ... which I do when under stress and/or eat tons of chocolate (which I do when I'm stressed).

I have been eating a little more junk food lately, Pringles specifically. So that could explain the acne, or maybe the chips attracted the spider?

[SassyLady]

I have been eating a little more junk food lately, Pringles specifically. So that could explain the acne, or maybe the chips attracted the spider?

Ding, ding, ding .... sounds like a winner to me!! Now, go slay the dragon.

However, the swelling is what concerns me ... spider bite.

[jimnyc]

Ding, ding, ding .... sounds like a winner to me!! Now, go slay the dragon.

However, the swelling is what concerns me ... spider bite.

So how do I get to eat these pringles without prompting any type of acne? And without gaining weight?

[tailfins]

Damn, a recluse would probably make my eyeball fall out! LOL

Arggh!

[Voted4Reagan]

It looks like the bite of the dreaded Gabosaurus Liberalis...

Been nice knowing you bro....

[Robert A Whit]

I used hydrogen peroxide and antiobiotic salve on what looked like a spider bite to me.

Problem over.

Grow some face hair Jim and you will look closer to Tickle than right now.

[Abbey Marie]

This is one example of a spider bite. It does look a lot like yours, Jim.

[SassyLady]

So how do I get to eat these pringles without prompting any type of acne? And without gaining weight?

Never opening the can and dream you are eating them!

[aboutime]

Jimnyc. WEBMD seems to lead to a bite of some kind. Keep an eye on the swelling, or the possible infection spreading beneath the pimple like structure. Keep it clean, no oils or greasy ointments. Hydrogen peroxide is good as long as there are no Open cuts, or wounds.

If it doesn't go away in a few days. A doctor should get a visit from you.
Most humans build an immunity to such kinds of bites. But why take any chances. Infection will raise your Temp.

All of what I said is based on my experience with First Aid, and medical training in the military. Nothing special. Just common sense stuff like CPR, wounds, and breaks.

[jimnyc]

I told my wife that I now have a headache, and asked if it were possibly related? What do I know, maybe a spider bite or similar could give you a headache, no? She called me "zitface" and kicked me out of her room.