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A member asked:

I have had a large (3" diameter) itchy purple bruise develop around a tick bite within 24 hours. should i be worried about lyme?

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No,you are having an: allergic reaction to the ticks saliva. Put hydrocortisone cream on it. It should get better in next few days. If it does not,see your Dr. If the tick was not attached for 24 hrs, little chance of lyme disease.

Answered 6/19/2018

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