A question about ticks

i have always heard that if u pull a tick off of u that is already attached and the head doesnt comes off when u pull it off that it will grow back again is this true?

When you find a tick, use tweezers to lift the body and grab as near the head as possible. Pull straight out s-l-o-w-l-y and gently, WAITING for the TICK to release its mouthparts ON ITS OWN. (They will release, but it may take a few minutes of steady, non-stop, gentle pulling! Remember, you don't pull the tick out, you coax it to let go by applying a steady outward tug.) After removal, you should see a small crater in your skin. If you see what looks like black lines, you've left the head in. If this happens, see a doctor as the head parts will likely lead to an infection.

Regardless of whether the head has been left behind or not, treat the area thoroughly with antiseptic or rubbing alcohol. (It takes about 5 minutes for alcohol to sterilize an area.) In a pinch, vodka or any high-proof liquor will also work. Then apply an antibiotic ointment and bandage.

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The preferred method is to use special tweezers designed just for this purpose, and gently pull straight out with steady, long-term pressure.

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Oil or Vaseline is NOT effective because the breathing requirements of the tick are so small it could last hours covered with oil. Further, it increases the chance the tick will die with its head buried in your skin.