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What does a tick bite look like after 2-3 weeks? i have a round spot on my ankle that is pink and there is dry skin in a circle around the area.

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Possible : It does sound like a possible tick bite. You could possibly take a picture and submit with your question, or perhaps a better idea would be to let your primary care doctor take a look at it.

Answered 7/29/2017

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A member asked:

What does a tick bite look like after 2-3 weeks? i have a round spot on my ankle that is pink and there is dry skin in a circle around the area.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Hellman answered

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