hard spot Itchiness After the initial tick bite, its appearance may change as rashes develop. You may develop a rash three to 30 days after the tick bite (seven days on average). A rash isn't always ...

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Use an antibiotic ointment (such as Polysporin). No prescription is needed. Put it on the bite once. Most often, tick bites don't hurt. They may or may not itch. That's why they may not be noticed.

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In some cases (25%), there is a red, ring-like rash that occurs at the site of the bite. The rash is often referred to as a “bull’s eye” rash because it has a white center surrounded by a red ring.