This began life as a spider bite, but within 24 hours had bloomed into an infected, terrific (yet hideously painful) boil. I have been to the doctor and am now taking horse-size antibiotic pills. The doctor said to expect that it will either a) erupt on its own or b) I will need to come in to have it drained and cleaned. In either case I will do my utmost to document the experience for you, my nasty lovelies.