[Warrior-Mentor]

DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE AND IS PROVIDED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.
USER ASSUMES OWN RISK FOR SELF-TREATMENT. SEE A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL.

Now that we've got that out of the way (BTW How'd I do ABNL & Roguish Lawyer?)

PREVENTION. An ounce of Prevention is worth a pound of Cure.
Here's some of the tricks I used before going into critter country:

- Permithrin. Pre-treat your Uniforms with it.

- Flea & Tick Collar. Put one in your pocket (nothing that touches the skin).

- Bug Spray (Deep Woods OFF, etc) around your ankles, waist, fly(zipper), chest buttons and neckline and head...basically any area that is exposed or where they can crawl into you to reach skin. Spray your hat as well.

EARLY INTERVENTION. Conduct tick checks on a regular basis (at least once every 12 hours). Make it a habit to check yourself out thoroughly. Have a buddy check areas you can see like your back. This early in the game a good set of tweasers will get them out easily. Spend the money on a good set (not the Wal-maart specail, go with a $7+ set with a narrow head...makes it easier to see what you are grabbing and get the head of the little bastards.

LATE INTERVENTION. Depends where you are and who's around to help. In garrison or at home, see a Doc, PA or 18D. Get professional help if available. If you're in the back woods, you'll have to make the call. In the event you decide to be Rambo and cut it out to treat yourself, clean it with alcohol, bandage cleanly and get it checked at first opportunity. Continue to check and clean it at least every 12 hours until you can get it checked by a Doc.

Hope this helps,
Warrior-Mentor