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What Is The Cause For Ticks?
I just returned from South Dakota where I found ticks on me. There were many ticks on their dog. I am home now, I have three bites on my mead - now I have terrible rash on my forehead (very painful) and the lumph node on my left side of my throat is swollen. I know there was no tick left on me - is this a normal reaction. I don t feel very well.
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Wed, 30 Apr 2014
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Hi,
It may be tick bite dermatitis with secondary infection. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. I would recommend you to take antihistaminics, antibiotics and oral steroids in tapering dose. Take treatment under observation of doctor. Self medication should be avoided.
Hope this helps.
Dr.Ilyas Patel,Dermatologist
It may be tick bite dermatitis with secondary infection. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. I would recommend you to take antihistaminics, antibiotics and oral steroids in tapering dose. Take treatment under observation of doctor. Self medication should be avoided.
Hope this helps.
Dr.Ilyas Patel,Dermatologist
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