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Do you think i should see an er dr if i have a red ring around the spot i removed a tick?
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See Dr at once: Although these bites cannot accurately be diagnosed over the internet, sight unseen, a red ring 'bull's eye' lesion can indicate lyme's disease infection. Early diagnosis and treatment is necessary to prevent long term complications. All the best...
Answered 8/23/2013
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2 dog tick bites, ticks removed. 3-4 weeks ago. Doxycyline hyclate 6 days. Bites still red, itchy, inflamed, oozing. Can't see derm for 2 months. Help?
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