Help, I have a Tick bite!

Do you have a Tick bite Got it and don't know what to do? Don't worry. In this blog post, we'll explain step by step how to get started. go – and why acting quickly and carefully is so important.

Prevention is better than cure

Ticks can carry bacteria such as Borrelia burgdorferiThis bacterium can cause Lyme disease in humans. Therefore, it's important to know not only how to remove a tick, but also how to prevent a bite. In our blog post, "How to prevent a Tick bite and so Lyme disease?' read more about it there.

Step-by-step plan for a Tick bite

Still a Tick biteDon't panic. With this step-by-step plan, you'll give your body the best chance of staying healthy.

1. Take immediate action

Remove the tick as soon as possible, preferably within 24 hours. The sooner you act, the smaller the chance of the tick transmitting anything. A tick only releases material back into the skin—such as saliva or stomach contents—when it has engorged itself. Not every tick carries pathogens, but if it does, this could be the moment when the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi is transferred.

2. Remove the tick carefully

Use pointed tweezers or a special tick remover, such as our SaveCardGrasp the tick as close to the skin as possible, just below the head. Pull it straight out gently, without twisting. Check that the tick has been completely removed, including the head. If this doesn't work, consult your doctor.

NB!

• Don't irritate the tick with soap, oil, alcohol, or anything similar. This can startle the tick and cause it to regurgitate its stomach contents into the wound, increasing the risk of infection.
• Don't crush the tick's body. This prevents any bacteria from entering the skin.

3. Treat the skin after removal

After removal, you can disinfect the skin with 70% alcohol or iodine. You can also choose an alternative, such as our nourishing ointment. Walking redThis ointment is specially formulated for the skin after a bite and contains a combination of carefully selected plant extracts such as Teasel root and Japanese Knotweed. Don't forget to clean your tick remover – with alcohol or by briefly boiling it.

4. Note the date and make a report

Always write down when and where on your body you removed the tick. Taking a photo can also be helpful. Some symptoms only develop weeks later, and then that information is invaluable. Also, report the bite to your doctor so it can be recorded in your medical records. This will help with any future diagnosis.

5. Be alert

Over the next three months, keep a close eye on the bite site for any changes – such as a red spot or ring (Erythema migransThis could be a sign of an infection. In that case, see your doctor immediately. It's also wise to seek medical attention for other symptoms, such as fever, fatigue, or headache. Not everyone develops a skin reaction to an infection.

Ready to hit the road?

Have you completed all the steps? Then you know you've done the right thing. Want to be extra prepared in the future? Our First Aid Prevention Kit contains useful, natural products and tools to help you prevent and care for tick bites.

**Health claims pending European approval