"People dealing with spider or mosquito bites often find it hard to tell the difference. And it's important to know which is which for your safety. In the woodsy areas of Griffith Park, Jose Yakushi and his daughter take extra precautions against insects, but the creepiest of crawlers took a bite out of Jose when he was at home cleaning his garage. "I felt something bite me in the leg and then I saw it and it was a spider," Yakushi said."
"While mosquito bites tend to be more itchy and raised, spider bites tend to be more painful. If you encounter a venomous spider, dermatologists recommend keeping it clean because it can get infected and something else. "Venomous spiders can cause necrosis, which causes dead tissue. And they tend to be very painful, and those are the ones that you should seek medical attention for," Lee said."
Warm summer days bring outdoor activities along with insect bite risks. Mosquito bites are typically itchy and raised. Spider bites are often more painful and may leave two tiny fang marks. Venomous spider bites can cause necrosis and very painful, dark, swollen wounds requiring medical attention. Black widow, wolf spider, and brown recluse are venomous spiders to watch for. Bite sites should be kept clean to avoid infection. For less severe spider bites, over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication and cortisone cream can help. Extra precautions include avoiding areas with spider webs in the evening and wearing protective clothing.
Read at ABC7 Los Angeles
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