How long do bullseye rashes last and can they have coloring similar to a bruise?
Answer Hi, Marybeth…. The rashes associated with Lyme disease can take on many forms other than the typical target rash that everyone is familiar with. I know people who have had rashes come and go. I know people who have had rashes from a bite that were diagnosed as eczema to ringworm and everything in between. (Mostly due to the fact that doctors don’t know a whole lot about Lyme disease.) There is really no cut-and-dried answer about a Lyme rash. I always advise people to get a picture of the rash as soon as possible as it may be used as a diagnostic tool later on. I say the only thing typical about Lyme disease is that there’s nothing typical about it. (FYI…I didn’t recall a bite or get a rash at all.) The way you describe it with the white spot in the middle sort of sounds like a small spider bite, HOWEVER, I would be vigilant of any symptoms out of the ordinary for your son. You know your son and his habits, health and how he behaves better than anyone. If he would start gett
