A 46-year-old member asked:
How long does itching last for tick bite?
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Dr. Thomas Rosenfeldanswered
Dermatology 45 years experience
It depends: If no tick body parts are stuck under the skin, the itch usually is gone in under a week. If the head broke off, under the skin, and is not removed, the itch could last much longer, and the area could get infected. The head could be removed with help of a local anaesthetic.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
How normal is it for a tick bite to itch?
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Dr. Ahmad M Hadiedanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 51 years experience
Yes: Later, the bite site may develop itching, burning, redness, and rarely, localized intense pain (some soft tick bites) in some individuals. A few individuals may be sensitive or allergic to tick bites (tick saliva secretions) and develop rash, shortness of breath, swelling, numbness, or paralysis. However, the majority of individuals with tick bites develop no symptoms.
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Last updated May 9, 2019
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