Spider bites represent an unusual and potentially overrepresented
clinical diagnosis. Despite a common fear
of spiders, known as arachnophobia, current knowledge
suggests that only a small number of families within the
order Araneae are medically relevant. Moreover, most
cutaneous spider reactions, including both evenomations
and physical trauma, produce mild, local symptoms which
may be managed with supportive care alone. The differential
diagnosis for spider bites may be broad, especially
if the offending arachnid is not seen or found. We describe
a series of spiders relevant to the dermatologist in the
United States.
Semin Cutan Med Surg 33:123-127 © 2014 Frontline Medical
Communications
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