Seed Ticks Treatment

The larval forms of ticks are called seed ticks. They are very small and resemble a seed in shape, hence the name seed ticks. They attach on human body to feed on their blood. Seed ticks commonly do not carry any infectious agent. But if they are carriers of some pathogenic bacteria, they may inject them into your blood. Many diseases are caused in this manner. Rocky mountain spotted fever and tularemia are the most common among such diseases. Antibiotics are required for their treatment. Therefore, if you find seed ticks attached to your body, do not unnecessarily panic. Most of the time, only seed ticks removal is sufficient for the cure of seed ticks.

Seed Ticks Removal
The best way for getting rid of ticks is to remove the seed ticks as soon as possible from your body. Take a pair of tweezers. Grasp the seed tick with it, and then pluck it out in a vertical motion. You will have to do it separately for all the seed ticks. Check with a magnifying glass whether all the ticks have been removed or not. There is one more method for seed ticks removal. Take a masking tape and cover the area where the seed tick is attached with it. Make sure that the tick sticks on to the tape. Pull the tape out with force so that the tick comes out with it. In case, the seed tick is firmly attached to your skin and doesn't come out with the tape, use a body lice shampoo. This shampoo works to remove the seed ticks very well.

In order to remove seed ticks from your body, you need to take care of certain things. Seed ticks may cause intense itching. Do not apply any topical cream to relieve itching. This will make the task of seed tick removal difficult. Instead, keep the area dry. Also, do not try to remove the seed ticks with fingernails. The seed ticks are too small and some of its parts may get squeezed into your body while removing in this manner. While removing the seed ticks, make sure that you are not touching them with bare hands. Otherwise, you may get some of its fluids attached to your fingers that might enter your body through wounds or cuts.

Treatment for Seed Ticks
Home remedies for seed ticks involve the use of a few things that are commonly available in your surroundings and can relieve you from itching and rashes. After removing the seed ticks, clean the area well. You may apply hydrogen peroxide with the help of a cotton ball on the area of bite. Do not rub or scratch the affected area. Usually, rashes develop on and around the area bitten by seed ticks. They disappear in a couple of days. Place an ice pack on the bite. It will reduce the numbness and swelling. As a substitute to ice pack, you may use tea tree oil for the same effect. In order to relieve itching, you may use some essential oils. Lavender oil is considered to be the best for this purpose. Apply a few drops on the bite and allow it to stay there for about 10 minutes. Wash it off with water. If itching is still there, you may again apply a few more drops of lavender oil. The pulp of aloe vera leaf is also effective in reducing itching and rashes. Spread it on the affected area and keep it on for about 15 minutes. Rinse it well with water. You may do it 3-4 times a day. Another natural cure for seed ticks is peppermint oil. You may use a toothpaste or any other topical cream containing peppermint oil as well.

Seed ticks on humans do not always cause any infection as they may or may not carry any pathogen. Still, it is important that you keep a check on your health after seed ticks bite. Use the above suggested methods for seed ticks treatment and removal if you happen to attach them on your body. In case, within a period of two months, you tend to develop fever or muscle aches, you should consult a doctor. Take care!