The pinned tick must be removed with tweezers, it is important to remove the whole body with the head. It is not recommended to drip oil on it as it begins to stew and the digested blood refutes back into the wound. If the ticks are unable to remove the whole, it is better to seek medical assistance. This is commemorated by the Public Health Authority (ÚVZ) SR.
“The tick must first” peel “from the skin to swinging to both sides. Then pull it out with a smoothly perpendicular pull from the skin, proceed slowly and without spinning. Do not twist the ticks to the sides, you could break it – it is important not to damage and not spill,” Social network experts recommend.
After removing it, the place is required immediately disinfect alcohol or iodine tincture from a pharmacy or other alcohol -containing product. Pinzet and surfaces should also be disinfected, to which the fluid from the damaged body of the tick fell.
The Office emphasizes that after removal, people of the tick should not be mined with their fingers. “Throw it into the toilet bowl and rinse immediately, throw it into the basket in a closed container or in a closed bag, or thoroughly immobilize the tick with adhesive tape and throw it into the basket,” recommended. He added that it is important to wash your hands thoroughly after removing the tick.
At the same time, ÚVZ advises to pay attention to the following month after removing the ticks by symptoms such as greater redness at the point of prisation, Fever, muscle, head, joint or swelling. If they occur, it is recommended to consult a doctor. “Make a note of the date and probable location where you could catch the tick. If you could have it on your body for a long time (a few days), note this information,” added experts.
