remove it by taking blunt tweezers and tugging firmly near the tick’s head until it lets go of your skin, the Cleveland Clinic said on its website. Once the tick is removed, wash the bite area ...

Here's how to do it: 1. Grasp the tick as close to its head as you can with a pair of tweezers. Try to grab the tick close to your skin's surface. This will help ensure you pull the entire tick ...

After your hiking trip, check your body for ticks: behind the knees, under the ... removing the head with tweezers. If that doesn’t work, the CDC advises that you allow the skin to heal naturally.