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Is A Swollen Pimple On Inside Shin A Symptom Of Tick Bite?
Question: Have a 1 cm X 1 cm round pimple on inside shin - just noticed it a couple days ago. Most of the area is pink with the center having a lighter colored circular area. The area is swollen and tender to touch. Could this be a tick bite, even though I live in the Northeast and ticks are not in season. Or maybe a spider bite ?
Brief Answer:
Sounds like an insect/tick bite that spreads Lyme disease
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to HCM: Can you please provide a picture, please note that I would see a doctor ASAP if what you describe is Lyme disease as you may needed treatment, Lyme disease can be serious, at the very least please take a picture and save it in the event that one asks you about this bite and skin condition in the future. I hope this helps. There is antibiotics called doxycycline that is prescribed if in fact you have been bitten by the culprit tick that spreads Lyme disease. Thanks
Sounds like an insect/tick bite that spreads Lyme disease
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to HCM: Can you please provide a picture, please note that I would see a doctor ASAP if what you describe is Lyme disease as you may needed treatment, Lyme disease can be serious, at the very least please take a picture and save it in the event that one asks you about this bite and skin condition in the future. I hope this helps. There is antibiotics called doxycycline that is prescribed if in fact you have been bitten by the culprit tick that spreads Lyme disease. Thanks
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