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Lyme disease rash

Photo of the bull's-eye rash characteristic of Lyme disease

People with Lyme disease may experience a characteristic bull's-eye rash. The rash gradually spreads over a period of days and may eventually reach up to 12 inches (30 centimeters) across.
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