Do rashes from Lyme disease itch?

Answer by  G12345 (1808)

The itchyness of a rash is not the characteristic that gives it away that it is lyme disease. The characterisitic feature is called erythema migrans, or the fact that it is a taretoid looking lesion. Regardless, if you are worried about lyme you should see you doctor as it is treatable.

Answer by  Bob53 (414)

Typically, Lyme disease presents as a localized bulls-eye area of redness where the tic bite occured or a large splotchy redness on various areas. Typically neither are itchy.

Answer by  sandhyanandayahoocom (93)

early symptoms are fever,headache,fatigue,depression,circular skin rash called erythema migrans. laboratory testing is helpful to detect it. medical diagnosis can cure it within few weeks.

Answer by  sara99 (851)

Lyme disease typically has a bulls eye rash. But this is not fail proof. The bulls rash can itch for an entire lifetime even after treatment.

Answer by  tikafire (12)

Rashes caused by Lyme Disease do not itch. The rash will either be tender or very warm to the touch.