u/badrope

Ticks are absolutely brutal in Sullivan County, NY this season. We’re pulling them off ourselves and our kid constantly.

My wife removed one and irritated the area pretty badly trying to get what she thought might be retained mouthparts out. Posting mainly to compare experiences with others in heavy tick areas.

For people who deal with frequent bites:
\-how long do localized irritated reactions usually last for you?
\-have you had bites that looked like this from picking/scratching alone?
\-what changes made you decide it was time to see a doctor?

Photo attached for context. Not looking for diagnosis, just hearing others’ experiences navigating endless tick season in the Northeast.

Ticks are absolutely brutal in Sullivan County, NY this season. We’re pulling them off ourselves and our kid constantly.

My wife removed one and irritated the area pretty badly trying to get what she thought might be retained mouthparts out. Posting mainly to compare experiences with others in heavy tick areas.

For people who deal with frequent bites:
\-how long do localized irritated reactions usually last for you?
\-have you had bites that looked like this from picking/scratching alone?
\-what changes made you decide it was time to see a doctor?

Photo attached for context. Not looking for diagnosis, just hearing others’ experiences navigating endless tick season in the Northeast.