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Suggest Remedies For Tick Bite On The Toes
A few months ago, I had a tick bite me between my toes. I took it out as soon as I saw it. Ever since then, I have flare ups of itchiness and will look like a blister. It eventually turns very dry and peels and will be okay until the next flare up. Why does my bite keep flaring up? Is there a possibility part of the tick is still embedded?
Mon, 28 Jan 2019
Hi,
It is possible that some of the tick is embedded in the skin or your body may be having an allergic reaction to any chemicals that were injected as a result of the bite.
The area may need to be further examined by your doctor, a short course of steroids may be needed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
It is possible that some of the tick is embedded in the skin or your body may be having an allergic reaction to any chemicals that were injected as a result of the bite.
The area may need to be further examined by your doctor, a short course of steroids may be needed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
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