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How should a tick be removed from wrinkled skin?

Gently tension the surrounding skin without squeezing the tick, engage the tool at the attachment point and follow that tool's instructions with slow control.

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Short answer

Gently tension the surrounding skin without squeezing the tick, engage the tool at the attachment point and follow that tool's instructions with slow control.

At a glance

Gently tension the surrounding skin without squeezing the tick, engage the tool at the attachment point and follow that tool's instructions with slow control. Use a calm, systematic approach and follow current product, public-health or veterinary guidance for the country where the exposure occurred.

Key takeaways

• Gently tension the surrounding skin without squeezing the tick, engage the tool at the attachment point and follow that tool's instructions with slow control.

• Use a calm, systematic approach and follow current product, public-health or veterinary guidance for the country where the exposure occurred.

• Reliable identification and interpretation combine several observations; appearance or one field sign alone is rarely enough.

The important point

Gently tension the surrounding skin without squeezing the tick, engage the tool at the attachment point and follow that tool's instructions with slow control.