Rodney says that “it would help if you covered the tick bite with a light bandage to protect the area from dirt and bacteria.”.
While you’re tending to the area, the CDC specifically recommends looking out for symptoms of tickborne illness, like Lyme disease, for the next 30 days.
There are two potential things you’ll want to look out for: a full-on infection of the actual tick bite and signs of tickborne illness.If you suspect that your tick bite is infected, you’ll want to contact your dermatologist or primary care doctor about treating the bite itself.