Mildly heated forceps: a useful instrument for easy and complete removal of ticks on the skin

J Am Acad Dermatol. 2014 Nov;71(5):e199-200. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2014.07.005. Epub 2014 Oct 15.

Authors

Yong Hyun Jang¹, Sun Young Moon¹, Weon Ju Lee¹, Seok-Jong Lee¹, Do Won Kim²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Dermatology, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea.
² Department of Dermatology, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea. Electronic address: kimdw@knu.ac.kr.

PMID: 25437989
DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2014.07.005

No abstract available

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Animals
Eyelids
Hot Temperature / therapeutic use*
Humans
Insect Bites and Stings / therapy*
Male
Middle Aged
Surgical Instruments
Ticks*