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The 'safest way' to remove a tick from a human according to experts
08.06.2022 - 15:01 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Ticks can be a nightmare to get rid of, and removing them can be dangerous if you do it the wrong way.
The bugs are known for carrying a bacteria that causes Lyme disease - a horrible illness which in serious cases can cause nerve and heart problems, according to the NHS.
For the most part people will look out for ticks on their pets, but the parasitic bugs can attach to humans all the same.
It's worth keeping an eye out for them if you live in grassy or wooded areas as the NHS consider them to be 'high-risk' for ticks.
Removing a tick properly is key, as if you do it incorrectly you could end up crushing the bug inside your skin, which could lead to complications or infection, the Express reports.
Here is how you can safely remove ticks in a way reduces the risk of things going wrong.
Not all ticks in Scotland carry the bacteria that causes Lyme disease, but it is still important to take action if you find yourself faced with a tick on your skin.
You can remove these small arthropod creatures easily at home, though there are a few key tools you will need to safely lift the bug away from your body.
According to Monkia Wassermann, medical doctor at oliolusso.com, the “safest way” to get rid of a tick is to use tweezers.
She told Express.co.uk: “When you use tweezers, you lessen the risk of complications and infections.”
To get started, you will need to sterilise a pair of fine-tipped tweezers using salt and boiling water.
Have a clean paper towel and a pair of gloves on hand to avoid the spread of bacteria while removing the bug.
Rather than simply tweezing the entire body of the tick off your skin, leading bite prevention expert and governmental advisor, Howard Carter, stressed the importance of being very careful where you try to
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