With the death of a student last year after a spider bite, it is good to know what action you should take if you are bitten.

While Hollywood and urban legends paint dramatic tales about spider bites, medical professionals share a fascinating reality: ...

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 ...

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 ...

With eight very long legs, the ability to dart like lightning, and the name "hunts man", it's no wonder this iconic Australian arachnid is as feared ...

When summer started, Lyme Disease wasn’t the first thing that crossed Syndi Raiber’s mind. Raiber, a resident of Litchfield, couldn’t even fathom that her 19-month-old daughter ...

Inflammatory diseases include a vast array of disorders and conditions that are characterized by inflammation. Examples include allergy, asthma, autoimmune diseases, coeliac disease ...

or another bug bite. These reactions are usually minor and only cause mild itching and redness. You’ll likely notice a bump or area of raised skin in the surrounding area. Sometimes, insect ...

If dermatitis is the reason you have a red rash, you could also have: Itching Swelling Blisters Scaly skin Painful bumps Once you stop touching or using whatever inflamed your skin, the redness ...

These are normal reactions to an insect bite. A large hive at the bite does not mean your child has an allergy. The redness does not mean the bite is infected. Here is some care advice that should ...