Thank for your replies to my question. To update: I took Apis 30c once each day because it was so hot, shiny, and swollen and obviously a bite of some kind. I also applied a raw potatoe poultice each night leaving it on all night. By Thursday, the area drained all over the place and did not look so swollen and angry. Did not use the Apis anymore one it drained. Today the area surrounding the injury is no longer red and swollen. The injury area is seeping a bit of clear liquid from the hole from the bite and I have an area of about an inch that is from the skin disappearing that still is discolored but other than that I think it will continue to heal. I intend to keep the poultice on it overnights and continue to watch the progress.
Thank you for mentioning Dr. Harris. He is in my area but the last time I called I was told he only dealt with female problems. I had wanted help for my son and his anger. I am still muddling thru that one. Maybe one day I'll post his case.
Again, thank you to all !!
Rita