What does an eschar after a tick bite look like?
An eschar is a dark crusted lesion at an attachment site associated with some spotted-fever infections, but photographs alone cannot determine its cause.
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An eschar is a dark crusted lesion at an attachment site associated with some spotted-fever infections, but photographs alone cannot determine its cause.
Why context matters
Symptoms after a tick bite are often non-specific. Record the exposure and seek appropriate medical advice for an expanding rash, significant illness, neurological change or other concern.
What to do next
This material 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.