I just had a tick removed from my scalp. Is there any preventive measures I shou!
Question: I just had a tick removed from my scalp!. Is there any preventive measures I should be taking now!?
I don't know how long it had been there!. It was pretty big when I found it!. I want to know if there is something I should be taking now to avoid Lyme Disease!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
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Do you live in an area where Lyme's Disease is prevelant!? Was it a deer tick!? If so, then there isn't really any preventative measures!. Just watch for a red bulls eye rash which is usually on the trunk of your body or upper arms/legs!. Also, watch for a fever and aches and pains mostly in your joints!. If you notice those, get the the doctor ASAP!. They will put you on an antibiotic!. The sooner it is treated, the less lasting effect it will have on you!. If you don't notice any signs after about 6 weeks, you can have a blood test done to look for antiobodies if you want!. Otherwise, chances are super slim that you have it!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Wouldn't hurt to put peroxide or something on it to help prevent infection!. If you are concerned about Lyme Disease see your doctor he can prescribe and antibiotic!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Neosporin to site for a few days and watch for expanding redness!.!.!.!.!.no drainage no redness no problem!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
No, but if you get sick or get a rash in the next week or two, be sure and tell the doctor about the tick!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Head and shoulder or other shampoo with the same active ingredient!. Don't let your pets in anymore!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I wouldn't worry about itWww@Answer-Health@Com