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How long can redness last after a tick bite?

Local redness varies, but an expanding, persistent or otherwise concerning rash or accompanying illness should be assessed under regional guidance.

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Short answer

Local redness varies, but an expanding, persistent or otherwise concerning rash or accompanying illness should be assessed under regional guidance.

At a glance

Local redness varies, but an expanding, persistent or otherwise concerning rash or accompanying illness should be assessed under regional guidance. A bite cannot be diagnosed from appearance alone; record it and seek assessment for concerning change.

Key takeaways

• Local redness varies, but an expanding, persistent or otherwise concerning rash or accompanying illness should be assessed under regional guidance.

• A bite cannot be diagnosed from appearance alone; record it and seek assessment for concerning change.

• This article is educational and cannot diagnose, exclude or treat illness. Use NHS 111, a GP, emergency services or the corresponding local service according to symptom severity.

Direct answer

Local redness varies, but an expanding, persistent or otherwise concerning rash or accompanying illness should be assessed under regional guidance.

Use it in context

A bite cannot be diagnosed from appearance alone; record it and seek assessment for concerning change.

Practical next step

This article is educational and cannot diagnose, exclude or treat illness. Use NHS 111, a GP, emergency services or the corresponding local service according to symptom severity.

Sources and further reading

NHS: Lyme disease

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence: Lyme disease: diagnosis and management (NG95)

UK Health Security Agency: What is Lyme disease and how is it diagnosed and treated?