Suggest Treatment For Redness Around The Area Of Tick Bite

Posted on Sun, 11 May 2014

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Sun, 11 May 2014 Answered on

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Question : i found a deer tick on me my husband got him off now its all red around the area what should i do

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Mild steroid cream

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Redness is due to inflammation.
Please apply some ice and later a mild steroid cream like hydrocortisone.
It is easily available over the counter.
He will get relief with it.

Let me know if you have any other doubts.

Thank you

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