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I got seed ticks on my ankles about 3 weeks ago. i scratched them off and realized i may have left the heads in my skin? they still itch like crazy and look irritated despite me using multiple treatments methods like steroid and itch creams?

Q: i got seed ticks on my ankles about 3 weeks ago. i scratched them off and realized i may have left the heads in my skin? they still itch like crazy and look irritated despite me using multiple treatments methods like steroid and itch creams?

: Your assessment is probably correct. If part of insect still below the skin,will continue to give symptoms. See your doctor or dermatologist for proper treatment.

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Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

Your assessment is probably correct. If part of insect still below the skin,will continue to give symptoms. See your doctor or dermatologist for proper treatment.

Answered 9/22/2023

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A member asked:

I got seed ticks on my ankles about 3 weeks ago. i scratched them off and realized i may have left the heads in my skin? they still itch like crazy and look irritated despite me using multiple treatments methods like steroid and itch creams?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

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