Do I Need To Consult Doctor For Itchy Red Skin At The Site Of Tick Bite?

Posted on Wed, 2 Sep 2015

Question: I have a tick bite which is red and itches. I found it two days ago. I killed the tick and it was small. Do I need to see a doctor?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Use a topical moderately potrnt steroid and Oral cetrizine tablet.

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I have gone through your query and I have understood your concern.

I don't think there is a need to see a doctor. You can use a topical moderately potent steroid based cream e.g triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% cream, twice daily.

I would suggest an Otc oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10 mg once daily for symptomatic relief from itching.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar