How and why would a bullseye (circle with a dot in middle of circle) suddenly appear on my arm? It seems that I ve heard that it may be caused by a tick, causing Lyme disease. I have been outside watering my lawn quite often lately. Please advise ASAP. Thanks!
Hi.. welcome to healthcaremagic.com and myself Dr. Atishay Bukharia would be answering your questions..
lyme disease is caused by Bacteria known as borrelia and is transferred by tick bite. it is also known as a erythema migrants as the erythema increases in size with duration and it seems like it is migrating from one place to another. for adult doxycycline 100mg twice daily for 3 to 6 weeks is the recommended treatment of choice..
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Hi.. welcome to healthcaremagic.com and myself Dr. Atishay Bukharia would be answering your questions.. lyme disease is caused by Bacteria known as borrelia and is transferred by tick bite. it is also known as a erythema migrants as the erythema increases in size with duration and it seems like it is migrating from one place to another. for adult doxycycline 100mg twice daily for 3 to 6 weeks is the recommended treatment of choice.. hope it helps if you have any other question please do not hesitate to contact us Regards