[header] How to stop itch caused by lyme disease [title] Remove the tick if it still in your skin. [step] If you have already done this, skip to the next step. It is important to make sure that the tick has been removed or else it can continue to cause irritation, even if you use the methods for itch relief listed in this article. 
While it may seem surprising, tick bites are not painful and can actually go unnoticed for quite awhile. To remove the tick : [substeps] Grasp the tick's head with your forefinger and thumb.