My bullseye Rash disapeared

Hi, I was sitting outside of my house in the evening for about 45 minutes. This was probably about 2 weeks ago. I realized that I had something that looked like a mosquito bit when I came inside. So I didn't think anything of it. Then about 2 days later, I got a bullseye rash..Then about two days after that, it disapeared! Does anyone know why it disapeared??

[patsy10]

Sometimes a bite from another insect initially appears like a bullseye then goes away.  My bullseye rashes were present at least a month.  I would let your doctor know just to be safe.  Is it possible you got bit  by a tick?

[mdb12]

Well I told a few people and they said that if it was a tick bite then the tick wouldv'e stayed on me a lot longer than 30-45 minutes. So your saying that other insects can cause a bullseye rash?

[patsy10]

I have gotten bites that temporarily look like a bullseye (a few hours).  The bullseye from a lyme rash usually lasts longer.  Google erythema migrans rash or lyme rash and read about it.  I would still ask your doctor.

[JackieCalifornia]

I agree with Patsy --

[mdb12]

okayy, thanks

[JackieCalifornia]

When you see an MD, they may tell you that unless a tick stays 'attached' to you for [24] [48] [72] hours, there is no way the tick could infect you.

However, I have never seen any 'evidence-based medicine' studies PROVING that it takes that short or long for a tick to put bacteria into your bloodstream.  Many doctors pooh-pooh the possibility of Lyme, but considering what a high value they place on 'evidence', they come up a little short on proving how long it takes for tick spit to be a problem.

I'd see an LLMD (an MD who specializes in Lyme) as soon as possible.  Good luck, let us know what happens.

[mdb12]

Ok, thanks for the help.
I will tell you all whats going on

[patsy10]

Did your rash look anything like these posted here?

http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Lyme-Disease/Bulls-eye-rash-photos-How-much-time-for-treatment/show/1025539

[mdb12]

Yes, but it was not hot to touch. I just had the bullseye rash. And my skin is completely back to normal..the bite mark isn't even there now.

[Chatterbox58]

Yep, sounds like a bullseye rash.  I had two rashes back to back, still don't know if I was infected twice.  Nonetheless, mine were warm to touch and probably lasted a week.  Does that sound right to you guys?

[gorbybelle]

I had a bite from a 'mosquito' type fly - the rash looked just like the pics. of a 'bullseye' that I have seen - I took a photo  - just incase. It was itcy for a day or so - it was about 5 inches in diameter and swollen - also it was very red and hot.
I would say it took about 2 weeks to go completely. I was walking near  'stagnant water'  from land drainage.

I am pretty sure it hasn't infected me - but who knows since I already have lyme!
I don't seem to have any new/worse symptoms [knock on wood].

Take care - Everyone

gorbs x

[cheri703]

I was just wondering if you've seen  a doctor yet about your Bulls eye rash. I scanned the forums and I am experiencing the same thing. My rash has faded but not completely gone. was it in fact Lyme desease that you had?