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I found a tick on me, pulled it off easily and it was not there for more than twenty four hours, it's red, how do i make it go away?
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First Aid Ointment: Wash the area with soap and water. Apply whatever first aid ointment you have in the medicine cabinet. Cover w bandaid to protect clothing from the ointment, or leave open. Redness may resolve in 24 hours. If not need oral antibiotics.
Answered 5/17/2017
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