Head to your medicine cabinet. Grab an antihistamine like Benadryl—the pill kind, not the syrup you’d take on a plane. It will soothe the itch and make you sleepy. Perfect for binge-watching bad TV and forgetting about the bite.
How To Treat A Common Spider Bite
Alternatively, dab on some hydrocortisone cream. It’s like a tiny fire extinguisher for your skin. And if you’re feeling fancy, pop an ibuprofen or aspirin for any ache. Boom: you’re a self-made spider bite doctor.