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How Can A Tick Bite Be Treated?

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Posted on Wed, 10 May 2017
Question: I have a tick bite with a rash but not a bulls eye rash. Is it something to be concerned about?
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Cortisone cream and antihistaminic

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic
The bite reaction seems to be inflammed.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply topical steroid like cortisone cream on the affected area twice daily for 5-7 days.
For itching take antihistaminic like tablet Cetrizine 10 mg once or twice daily depending on the intensity of itching.
This should resolve the reaction.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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How Can A Tick Bite Be Treated?

Brief Answer: Cortisone cream and antihistaminic Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic The bite reaction seems to be inflammed. If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply topical steroid like cortisone cream on the affected area twice daily for 5-7 days. For itching take antihistaminic like tablet Cetrizine 10 mg once or twice daily depending on the intensity of itching. This should resolve the reaction. Regards Dr Asmeet