Ellerin also touched on the telltale signs of Lyme disease, saying that the classic 'bullseye rash' isn't always the main sign that you have the disease.

Not all rashes caused by Lyme disease look like the classic bull's-eye rash called erythema migrans. See pictures to know what to look for.

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. As the temperatures rise and people spend more time outdoors, tick bites become more common.

Dermatologists break down the most common circular rashes that aren’t ringworm, including hives, lupus, and atopic dermatitis. See pictures here.

Dermatologists break down the most common circular rashes that aren’t ringworm, including hives, lupus, and atopic dermatitis. See pictures here.

Non-Bullseye Rashes Other rashes that don’t look like a target could be an early sign of Lyme disease, too. “A bullseye rash may first appear as a small red bump or a solid red patch that gradually ...

Non-Bullseye Rashes Other rashes that don’t look like a target could be an early sign of Lyme disease, too. “A bullseye rash may first appear as a small red bump or a solid red patch that gradually ...

People may associate a bullseye-shaped rash with Lyme disease. However, a number of health conditions may cause this symptom. Learn more here.

“Not everyone will realise that they were bitten by a tick, so you may still develop Lyme disease symptoms without remembering a tick bite,” the NHS shared.

“A circular or oval shape rash around a tick bite can be an early symptom of Lyme disease in some people,” they say. It can look like a bulls-eye target or a solid oval.