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How Can A Tick Bite On The Upper Arm Be Treated?

I just removed a tick from my upper arm in doing so the pinchers broke off. I got them out also. I soaked it with peroxide and washed it very well with soap and water then applied Benadryl cream. Should I be concerned and should I seek medical treatment?
posted on Sun, 25 Feb 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

No need for any treatment now. If itching present, then you can use Avil tablet. If any swelling around mouth and breathing difficulty present, then better to visit near by hospital. For now, you can soothe the affected area with Lactocalamine lotion.

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How Can A Tick Bite On The Upper Arm Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. No need for any treatment now. If itching present, then you can use Avil tablet. If any swelling around mouth and breathing difficulty present, then better to visit near by hospital. For now, you can soothe the affected area with Lactocalamine lotion. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.