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I pulld a tick off tlmy penise abour 3 and half weeks ago and its still red and little swallon can i do or take something to make it go away faster?

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Dr. Donald Collins answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Get checked: You may have left the tick's head behind when you pulled he body off. This can cause infection at the site. See a doctor and have this checked

Dr Eastburn agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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