"Erythema migrans, a rash with a great ability to spread through the skin, is a hallmark of Lyme disease, a serious bacterial disease. Its bullseye shape will help you quickly identify it in your ...

Why are tick-borne illnesses on the rise across the U.S. and beyond, and what can we do to control tick outbreaks?

Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD Lyme disease is spread through a tick bite. Lyme disease is not contagious or ...

Ticks are so small that it's easy to miss when they bite. But they're worth making a big deal over, experts say, because ticks can spread serious diseases. Knowing what to look for can help you ...

People who get Lyme disease from a tick bite can sometimes develop a red rash called erythema migrans. This rash shows up in a bullseye pattern, Levoska says. "It can present anywhere on the body ...

It had appeared as a “bullseye” and Mel subsequently discovered it was a tell-tale symptom of Lyme Disease. In August 2024 she sent off for a home diagnostic kit and the result came back positive.

President Donald Trump’s pick for Health and Human Services secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has faced fire for conspiracy theories about Lyme disease.