![]() It is easy to mistake the bulls-eye rash for other bites, stings, or infections because each person can have a different perspective on what a bulls-eye looks like. Some people who get the bulls-eye rash mistake it for other conditions. Reports claim only 70% to 80% of people bitten by a tick get a rash. Or, some may get one in a place on the body that is hard to see. Unfortunately, not everyone gets a bulls-eye rash after a deer tick bite. The bulls-eye rash from a deer tick bite can appear anywhere from three to thirty days. The sooner you can be treated, the better chances you have of eliminating the bacteria from your body. It is a sure sign you are infected with the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi, which causes Lyme disease. What looks like the center of a target is a sign to seek medical attention right away. #BULLSEYE TICK BITE SKIN#Between the red circle and the red line is your normal skin color. Picture a solid red circle with another, larger, red line surrounding it. The bacteria they carry can cause noticeable symptoms, like a bulls-eye rash. Because deer ticks are so tiny, you may not even notice where they embed. They must break your skin so they can get to your bloodstream. Ticks feed on blood alone, so just biting you would not help them survive. Yes, they embed in your skin by breaking the skin’s surface. When a deer tick latches onto your body, it can spend up to 48 hours looking for the perfect spot to embed in your skin. This may surprise you, but deer tick bites are much different than the sting or bite of other insects. There are significant differences between a deer tick and all other insects in how they bite and the after-effects. Wasp stings leave raised welts, redness, itchiness, and burningĪnother common insect bite is from a deer tick, which occurs hundreds of thousands of times every year.Bee stings leave white marks at the site of the sting with redness, swelling, and itchiness.Dangerous spiders leave two puncture marks side by side that produces a raised papule or blister some appear with a red rash and white center.Chigger bites can be welts, pimples, hives, or blisters that are itchy and painful.Fire ant stings leave red spots with small blisters in the center.Mosquito bites leave round puffy bumps that can turn red and itch.Here is a brief breakdown of common bites and stings: Knowing the difference is essential to see if you should seek treatment. Read more below…īites and stings produce different symptoms, especially in the area around the spot where the insect made contact. Today we breakdown a common symptom, bulls eye rash. There are many Lyme Disease symptoms to read about and breakdown. ![]()
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