Tick Bite

Home Care Advice - Tick's Head

Tick's Head

  • If the wood tick's head breaks off in the skin, remove it.
    • Clean the skin with rubbing alcohol.
    • Use a sterile needle to uncover the head and lift it out.
    • If a small piece of the head remains, the skin will eventually shed it.
    • If most of the head is left, call your doctor.

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