Help, I have a Tick bite!

Do you have a Tick bite contracted it and don't know what to do? Don't worry. In this blog, we explain step by step how best to get started. go – and why acting quickly and carefully is so important.

Prevention is better than cure

Ticks can carry bacteria, such as Borrelia burgdorferi. This bacterium can cause Lyme disease in humans. Therefore, it is important not only to know how to remove a tick, but also how to prevent a bite. In our blog 'How do you prevent a Tick bite And so, Lyme disease?You can read more about that.

Step-by-step plan for a Tick bite

Still a Tick biteDon't panic. With this step-by-step plan, you give your body the best chance to stay healthy.

1. Take immediate action

Remove the tick as soon as possible, preferably within 24 hours. The sooner you act, the lower the chance that the tick will transmit anything. This is because a tick only regurgitates material onto the skin – such as saliva or stomach contents – once it has engorged itself. Not every tick carries pathogens, but if it does, this could be the moment when the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi is being transferred.

2. Carefully remove the tick

Use pointed tweezers or a special tick remover, such as ours. SaveCard. Grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible, under the head. Pull it gently and straight out of the skin, without twisting. Check that the tick has been completely removed – including the head. If this is difficult, consult your doctor.

NB!

• Do not irritate the tick with soap, oil, alcohol, or anything similar. This can startle the tick and cause it to regurgitate its stomach contents into the wound, increasing the risk of infection.
• Do not flatten the body of the tick. This prevents any bacteria from entering the skin.

3. Treat the skin after removal

After removal, you can disinfect the skin with 70% alcohol or iodine. You can also choose an alternative, such as our nourishing ointment. Walking red. This ointment has been specially developed for skin after a bite and contains a combination of carefully selected plant extracts such as Teasel root and Japanese Knotweed. Also, do not forget to clean your tick remover – with alcohol or by briefly boiling it.

4. Note the date and file a report

Always write down when and where on your body you removed the tick. Taking a photo can also be helpful. Some symptoms only appear weeks later, and then that information is invaluable. Also report the bite to your GP so that it is included in your medical record. This helps with any potential diagnosis in the future.

5. Be alert

Keep a close eye on whether you notice any changes at the bite site over the next three months – such as a red spot or ring (Erythema MigransThis could be a sign of an infection. In that case, go to your GP immediately. It is also advisable to seek medical help for other symptoms, such as fever, fatigue, or headache. After all, not everyone develops a skin reaction to an infection.

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