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Ticks are very dangerous, and with the advent of warmer days, their season has begun. If you notice a tick stuck in the skin, get rid of it immediately. However, it is not that easy – only the correct removal of the tick will protect against the diseases it spreads.
- Ticks can be found wherever there is grass – in the forest, in the meadow, but also in the city
- A tick bite may result in the development of serious diseases such as Lyme disease or tick-borne encephalitis
- We advise what mistakes to avoid when removing the tick – it is very important
- More information can be found on the Onet homepage.
What is worth remembering when removing a tick?
The longer the tick is stuck in the skin, the greater the risk that it will leave a harmful pathogen in the host’s body. Infection with bacteria that cause Lyme disease occurs 12-24 hours after the tick bite. With tick-borne encephalitis, infection occurs almost immediately.
That’s why it’s important to act fast. Time really matters here.
The biggest mistake you can make is procrastinate with removing the tick!
Before we start removing a tick, however, there are a few things to keep in mind.
During the tick season, every walk in grassy areas with a lot of bushes should be accompanied by a tick removal device – you can buy it at a pharmacy. It allows you to get rid of the tick in its entirety. A wet wipe will also be useful, as it will allow you to disinfect the place where the arachnid has stuck.
It is also worth checking your body carefully after each walk in the nature to find a possible arachnid as soon as possible. The places that ticks like best include the abdomen, groin, bends under the knees, head and chest.
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How to remove a tick?
In such a situation, first of all, you should remain calm. Careless actions can make matters worse, and by careless attempts to remove the tick, we can seriously harm ourselves. You should also be patient – it may happen that you only pull out the ticks after a few tries.
It is extremely important not to use products such as butter, alcohol or gasoline to remove the tick. Contrary to popular belief, these products increase the likelihood of contracting tick-borne diseases. Also, do not try to remove the tick with your nails.
Remember to disinfect the injection site with alcohol after removing the tick. It is also worth observing the place where the tick was. If the redness increases and lingers on your skin for a long time, see your doctor. This could be a sign of erythema migrans, the hallmark of Lyme disease.
Whenever you find a tick on your body, try to remove it as soon as possible. You can use the Tick remover – KLESZCZ EXPERT, which has freezing properties. Then you can safely remove the tick with the tweezers that come with the product. Also try the Tick Remover – TICK OUT. It works on the principle of a pump, thanks to which you can easily pull the tick from the skin.
How to properly remove a tick – step by step instruction
- The most important thing is to use an appropriate tool to remove the tick. A pair of tweezers, a forceps, a special lasso or fingers are perfect for this! It is important that your hands are clean!
- Position the tweezers perpendicular to and directly above the tick.
- Try to grab the tick as close to the skin as possible with the tweezers. Remember not to pinch the body of the tick.
- Pull the tick out in one firm motion. Never try to twist it! It is important that the hand movement goes vertically – this guarantees that the entire tick will be pulled out.
- Make sure no part of the tick is left in the skin.
- Then disinfect the wound with a suitable preparation.
To remove a tick, it is also worth using the Anti-tick device for removing ticks and venom, which works on the principle of creating a vacuum, thanks to which we will get rid of the arachnid without major problems.