Tic Bite question

Sal just had a tick on his cheek and I removed the tic and I made sure to get the tics head. Sal has had a bad reaction to the tic bite and it scabbed up and the hair in the area has fallen out (area= to half a dime). I have treated with anti-biotic jell.

It was not a deer tic. I am wondering how long before his hair returns if ever. I have had dogs get bit by tics before but never had a reaction like this.

What do you guys think I can expect.

mine will sometimes get a 'lump', the hair usually does grow back. You can also try putting desitin (as in baby diaper reash creme) on it, to dry it out faster.
diane

How about using K9 Advantix ? Before it, my dogs had terrible infections and hot spots from ticks and fleas. To me $2.50 a month is worth it over a vet visit and meds.

I am using Frontline and was very surprised that the tic was there.