Finding a Lone Star tick attached to your skin can be alarming, but the most important step is to remove it promptly with clean, fine-tipped tweezers by gripping it close to the skin and pulling steadily upward. Avoid burning the tick or using petroleum jelly, nail polish, or essential oils. After removal, clean the bite area, check your body for other ticks, and monitor for symptoms; Lone Star ticks can transmit certain infections and are associated with alpha-gal syndrome, although finding one does not automatically mean you are infected….READ MORE BELOW
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