If you have walked through dense vegetation or played with your dog you may be the victim of a tick bite. Read the article and treat it with the care it deserves to prevent your health from being adversely affected.
Steps
Step 1. Remove the tick from the skin with tweezers and be sure to remove the tick head (the small part inserted into your skin) as well
Throw it away immediately.
Step 2. You can help the tick escape by applying a little oil to the part with a cotton ball
When using tweezers be gentle and do not use force, otherwise the tick's head may remain inside the skin.
Step 3. Wash the skin area with soap
Step 4. In case of infection, see a doctor
If the wound shows signs of pus, swelling, reddish streaks or soreness, it will be necessary to seek medical attention.
Advice
- After removing the tick, squeeze it to kill it and throw it away.
- If the tick is gray and large, see a doctor. He may have sucked blood from you.
- Treat the area with a skin disinfectant like Betadine.
