Question 1

which bug bites (~30 on legs) other than ticks' can cause bullseye rash 2 weeks later? i went camping and these bites never itched nor hurt.

Accepted Answer

Bites: It would be unusual to have 30 bites and not notice a tick. A bullseye rash is very suggestive of bites by a tick. See your doctor and if there is a possibility of tick bites be treated. They are very prevalent this year. All the best.

Question 2

my husband started getting round rashes on his leg, upper arms and back a few weeks ago. the one on his leg is bigger then all the other ones it kinda looks like a bullseye rash. the only other symptom he has is he has been really tired lately?

Accepted Answer

: Have him seen by a dermatologist as this could be Lyme disease or other tick borne infection. . You can contract these in the winter up north.  Appropriate testing will be done.

Question 3

i have a very weird rash. bullseye. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Bull's eye: Well, a rash as you describe, "bullseye" can be seen in a condition called erythema multiforme.  It is a skin reaction to some systemic condition.  Recurrent herpes is a common cause as are a multitude of common viruses and other infectious conditions.  It would be good  for you to have this examined by a dermatologist.

Question 4

i have strange purple reddish bullseye like rash. is this dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Bullseye: You need to have it checked, it may be lyme's disease.

Question 5

can the bullseye rash develop in one day from a tick bite?

Accepted Answer

14 days: The bullseye rash of lyme disease takes about 14 days to show up.  You could have an allergic reaction to a bug bite that will develop within a day.  Infection from a bite, not lyme disease, starts getting worse after about 2-3 days.

Question 6

had a bullseye rash about 3 years ago, haven't really felt good since. found info on lyme disease while trying to find some help.should i be tested?

Accepted Answer

Lyme disease: can be diagnosed and treated by your family doctor.  If symptoms continue, a Lyme disease specialist can help.     Your doc or the local medical society or hospital can refer you. Yes, please see doc and get tested but know that Lyme results and symptoms are mysterious.  If you have symptoms see doc even if lab work says not. Peace and good health.

Question 7

i have the bullseye rash around a tick bite but no other symptoms of lyme disease. should i still get a test done?

Accepted Answer

Get Rx & blood test!: A bullseye rash around a tick bite is considered proof of lyme disease.If you do not have symptoms yet, you almost certainly will over time. It takes time for a blood test to turn positive & you should not wait for this; the earlier you start treatment the better the outcome.Many lyme specialists advise Doxycycline 200 mg 2x/day for a month to be safe.Also get tested for co-infections like babesia.

Question 8

i have a bullseye rash but no sign of a tick could the bite have been a chigger or ant?

Accepted Answer

Prophylaxis: If you live in an area that has ticks, you may be better off taking prophylactic treatment for Lyme disease. It would be prudent to see your doctor for an evaluation.
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Question 9

i have a bullseye rash around a tick bite but do not have any other symptoms of lyme disease. do i need to get a blood test?

Accepted Answer

No test.: If you live in or have recently visited an area where lyme is endemic you should not get a test.  It will be negative.  You should be treated.  See your doc.

Question 10

i was bitten by a tick in may 2008 in tennessee with a resulting bullseye rash; at this point in time, how can i tell whether i have lyme or stari?

Accepted Answer

No need: The likelihood because you actually saw/felt the tick bite, as well as location, suggests that you had stari rather than lyme; treatment is with doxycycline, regardless, because of the risk that it could be lyme disease. Since it is still unknown what causes stari (the actual pathogen, not the tick), it is unknown whether antibiotics truly help.  Patients with stari recover on them, though.

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Which bug bites (~30 on legs) other than ticks' can cause bullseye rash 2 weeks later? i went camping and these bites never itched nor hurt.

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My husband started getting round rashes on his leg, upper arms and back a few weeks ago. the one on his leg is bigger then all the other ones it kinda looks like a bullseye rash. the only other symptom he has is he has been really tired lately?

A member asked:

I have a very weird rash. bullseye. what is it?

A member asked:

I have strange purple reddish bullseye like rash. is this dangerous?

A member asked:

Can the bullseye rash develop in one day from a tick bite?

A member asked:

Had a bullseye rash about 3 years ago, haven't really felt good since. found info on lyme disease while trying to find some help.should i be tested?

A member asked:

I have the bullseye rash around a tick bite but no other symptoms of lyme disease. should i still get a test done?

A member asked:

I have a bullseye rash but no sign of a tick could the bite have been a chigger or ant?

A member asked:

I have a bullseye rash around a tick bite but do not have any other symptoms of lyme disease. do i need to get a blood test?

A member asked:

I was bitten by a tick in may 2008 in tennessee with a resulting bullseye rash; at this point in time, how can i tell whether i have lyme or stari?

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