Medically reviewed by Chris Vincent, MD Brown recluse bites often start with mild redness followed by pain and itching. The ...

In 2014, 1,330 brown recluse spider bites were reported in the US, and 481 people required treatment in a health care facility. This spider's bite is often painless, which can make it difficult to ...

After treatment by a doctor, they heal nicely, with the use of ice, rest, compression, and elevation. A brown recluse bite is ...