How Can A Tick Bite Be Treated?

Posted on Thu, 20 Apr 2017

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Thu, 20 Apr 2017 Answered on

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Question : I have a tick bite with a rash but not a bulls eye rash. Is it something to be concerned about?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Cortisone cream and antihistaminic

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic
The bite reaction seems to be inflammed.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply topical steroid like cortisone cream on the affected area twice daily for 5-7 days.
For itching take antihistaminic like tablet Cetrizine 10 mg once or twice daily depending on the intensity of itching.
This should resolve the reaction.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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