Hello to all

I would like to talk about insect bites which cause ulcerations and necrotic
lesions not just white tailed spiders.
There have been reports of white tail spider bites causing ulceration and
necrotic lesions. While studies have determined that the white tail spider
does not cause this effect a lot of people still believe it to be true. I
don't know but I do know of instances where a bite has caused ulceration and
necrotic lesions to occur.

The first was from a friend who had been treated by his doctor for two weeks
for a necrotic lesions which was slowly eating away the flesh from his left
thumb. After another treatment as he was leaving the surgery a friend of his
told him about using the gel from the aloe vera to stop the ulceration
spreading. After applying every day the ulceration cleared up within a week.
He sighted the insect and said it was a white tail spider.

The second was from my own mother who was working in her garden and was
bitten on the finger by something, she didn't see what it was. The bite left
a small red spot which was, according to her, very itchy. The itch persisted
for a day or so, then the bite site began to blister and weep. After three
days there was an open ulcer and by the end of the week it was the size of a
five cent piece. Nothing she tried worked, so I suggested the aloe vera and
within three days the ulcer had completely disappeared, leaving no scar.

The aloe vera is applied by cutting a segment from the leaf and then slicing
through to form two pieces which have gel and the skin of the leaf on both.
This ensures the gel stays in place. Place the gel side onto the bite site
and secure with sticking plaster leaving no opening as the gel will squeeze
out if wrapped too tightly. This dressing was changed twice a day, in the
morning and before bedtime. The gel is completely absorbed leaving only the
leaf skin behind. Store the remaining pieces of leaf in an air tight
container and place in the fridge for later use.

It is also excellent for sunburn and burns in general that have not broken
the skin. I have first hand knowledge to that effect as I have worked in the
engineering trade using oxy acetylene equipment. The result is no blistering
if applied immediately and pain seems to reduce quicker than if left alone.
Just rub the gel on the affected site.

It's obvious that aloe vera should investigated as to the treatment of these
types of instances.
I hope that others who have had a similar encounters can use this amazing
plant to help them. Something to consider at least.

Regards and happy gardening
Paul