Home       Top Rated       Submit Article     Advanced Search     FAQ       Contact Us     RSS Feeds     

Main Categories
 Acne
 Addictions
 Aging and Anti-Aging
 Allergies
 Alternative Health
 Arthritis
 Asthma
 Back Pain
 Beauty
 Bladder Health
 Blood Pressure
 Bowel Problems
 Cancer
 Child Health
 Conditions
 Cosmetic Surgery
 Dental Health
 Diabetes
 Diet And Weight Loss
 Digestive System
 Diseases
 Dying
 Environmental Health
 Eye Health
 Fitness
 General Health
 Hair Care
 Headaches & Migraines
 Health Insurance
 Healthy Living
 Heart Disease
 Hypnosis
 Infectious Diseases
 Infertility
 Male Health
 Medical
 Mental Health
 Musculoskeletal
 Nutrition
 Pet Health
 Self Improvement
 Skin Conditions
 Sleep
 Sports
 Stress
 Tea And Coffee
 Travel Health
 Womens Health
 Yoga

More Options
 Most read articles
 Most rated articles

Subscription
Subscribe now and receive free articles and updates instantly.

Name
Email




Scabies
Scabies is a contagious infection caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei. It can be picked up from objects but is usually passed via skin-to-skin contacted with an infected person. Symptoms include an intense itching caused by an allergic reaction to the mite's proteins. The scabies mites burrow under your skin.

Total result found : 74
More Pages : [ 1 ] 2 3 4

Bleach Baths in Eliminating Scabies Eggs?
Published : January 23, 2011 | Author : teeth2white | Unrated
Total Views : 44
Print | Email to friend
 
Scabies is a skin condition that affects millions of people across the world. Scabies is caused by the little parasitic organisms under the skin. The skin often appears with thin white lines, which are actually the location in which the mites are hiding beneath. The problem with the existing medications is that the scabies eggs have different hatching cycles. The mites are of different ages and hence most medications fail to eliminate these mites completely.
Read full article


Diagnostic Testing of Scabies
Published : January 23, 2011 | Author : teeth2white | Unrated
Total Views : 122
Print | Email to friend
 
Definitive testing largely depends on the identification of eggs, mites, mite pellets or eggshell fragments. The advanced forms of testing involve placing a drop of mineral oil on the affected area. For the most part, doctors would identify the burrows and then place this oil on it. Once the oil is placed, the top layer of the skin is scraped laterally and longitudinally across the skin using a scalpel blade.
Read full article


Unique Tests for Scabies
Published : January 23, 2011 | Author : teeth2white | Unrated
Total Views : 84
Print | Email to friend
 
Scabies is one of the confusing skin conditions existent today. In simple terms, the symptoms associated with the condition could be easily mistaken for other skin conditions. Therefore, there are higher chances of a misdiagnosis in such circumstances. We have listed a few unique tests which are performed to confirm the presence of scabies on the surface of skin.
Read full article


How to Deal With Scabies Rash on Fingers? 
Published : January 08, 2011 | Author : teeth2white | Unrated
Total Views : 42
Print | Email to friend
 
We all know that scabies is a contagious skin condition and is caused by the presence of parasitic creatures beneath the surface of skin. A rash is one of the first indications of the condition. For the most part, scabies is known to mimic other rashes. For an instance, the scabies rash is known to be similar to the other skin condition such as pityriasis rosea, dermatitis, psoriasis and hot tub folliculitis.
Read full article


Difference Between Scabies Itching and Medication Itching
Published : January 08, 2011 | Author : teeth2white | Unrated
Total Views : 47
Print | Email to friend
 
Scabies is caused by the mites who are hidden under the skin. In order to cure the condition, you would have to kill these mites. Hence, the doctor would often prescribe medications which contain a portion of scabicides in them. These medicines usually come with a combination of side effects. On the other hand, most people are sensitive to the ingredients contained in them. Therefore, patients applying these medications would often experience excessive itching.
Read full article


Scabies on the Scalp - How to Deal with It?
Published : January 08, 2011 | Author : teeth2white | Unrated
Total Views : 50
Print | Email to friend
 
Scabies is one of the most disturbing skin conditions and hence, there are several medications available for the condition. These medications may sometimes prove to be extremely strong and often come with alarming side effects. Therefore, people have now turned to alternative sources to treat scabies and lessen the accompanying symptoms.
Read full article


International Statistics on Scabies
Published : January 03, 2011 | Author : teeth2white | Unrated
Total Views : 47
Print | Email to friend
 
We all know that scabies is one of the commonly occurring skin conditions across the world. There have been numerous accounts which suggest that the scabies epidemics usually occur in 30 year cycles. For the most part, these accounts coincided with the wars in the 20th century. Since scabies does not happen to be a reportable disease, all data is based on variable notification and hence it is difficult to ascertain the incidence of scabies.
Read full article


Emergency Care for Scabies
Published : January 03, 2011 | Author : teeth2white | Unrated
Total Views : 93
Print | Email to friend
 
We all know that scabies can be a discomforting skin condition. It can lead to a lot of embarrassment and in a few cases; the patient is not able to tolerate the associated symptoms such as the severe itch or rash. In such situations, it would be suggestive to seek medical attention at the earliest.
Read full article


Classic Scabies Vs Norwegian Scabies
Published : January 03, 2011 | Author : teeth2white | Unrated
Total Views : 36
Print | Email to friend
 
When it comes to the classic scabies infestation, anywhere from 5 to 15 mites are burrowed beneath the surface of skin. In addition, very little evidence of the infestation could be seen during the initial weeks. However after 4 weeks, an individual experiences subsequent infestations, along with delayed type-4 hypersensitivity and the body produces allergic reactions to the mites, their eggs as well as their faeces.
Read full article


Scabies Transmission - Interesting Facts Revealed
Published : January 03, 2011 | Author : teeth2white | Unrated
Total Views : 35
Print | Email to friend
 
Predominantly, scabies is transmitted from one person to another through direct skin contact; hence people often consider it as a "sexually transmittable disease". People sharing sexual contact with a scabies infested individual are likely to carry the infestation as well. Even if the individual is asymptomatic, it can still spread the condition. There could be a prolonged interval, between the primary infestation and the onset of medical manifestations.
Read full article


Holistic Treatments for Scabies
Published : December 23, 2010 | Author : teeth2white | Unrated
Total Views : 42
Print | Email to friend
 
Scabies is one of the most discomforting skin conditions. The disease brings along some embarrassing symptoms and torments the sufferer in several ways. We all know that scabies is caused due to the bloodsucking parasites known as mites.
Read full article


What Medications Should I Use to Treat Scabies?
Published : December 23, 2010 | Author : teeth2white | Unrated
Total Views : 33
Print | Email to friend
 
Scabies is one of the commonly occurring transmittable skin diseases in the world. Annually, about three million people are affected with the condition and are caused by the organisms, often referred to as “mites”. These mites are deeply burrowed under the skin and would live on the human host. Hence, eliminating these mites can be an overwhelming condition.
Read full article


Diagnose Scabies Instantly
Published : December 22, 2010 | Author : teeth2white | Unrated
Total Views : 33
Print | Email to friend
 
Scabies is a communicable skin condition which is caused due to the tiny parasitic organisms residing under the top layer of the skin. The condition can cause physical and visual irritation. By way of mite infestation scabies can have an effect on a big portion of the body including the genitals, feet, knees, shoulders and fingers of both women and men.
Read full article


How to Care for the Scabies Rash?
Published : December 22, 2010 | Author : teeth2white | Unrated
Total Views : 39
Print | Email to friend
 
Scabies are caused due to the presence of bloodsucking mites that infest the skin. The condition brings along pinkish-red rash accompanied by severe itching. Since scabies can infest other parts of your body as well as other people in the family, it is imperative to seek medical attention as soon as possible.
Read full article


Effects of Scabies Medication on Infants
Published : December 22, 2010 | Author : teeth2white | Unrated
Total Views : 40
Print | Email to friend
 
Scabies can be a discomforting skin condition and the symptoms can be worse when an infant gets the scabies infestation. With the latest medical advances, there are medications which can eliminate scabies, however most of them are associated with alarming side effects and may perhaps harm the infant’s health.
Read full article


How to Deal With Scabies Rash?
Published : December 01, 2010 | Author : teeth2white | Unrated
Total Views : 28
Print | Email to friend
 
Scabies can infest the skin and these parasitic mites would cause a pinkish-red rash along with intense itching. It is important to know that scabies is an extremely contagious skin condition and it would be imperative to approach a doctor as soon as you experience consistent itching.
Read full article


Different Ways to Treat Norwegian Scabies
Published : November 28, 2010 | Author : teeth2white | Unrated
Total Views : 28
Print | Email to friend
 
Norwegian scabies are a severe form of scabies. Under lesser severe forms of the infestation, there are about 10-15 mites beneath the surface of skin, however as far as the Norwegian scabies are concerned; there are thousands of mites residing under the skin. In most cases, Norwegian scabies are a result of ineffective treatment methods in the early stages of the infestation.
Read full article


Scabies in Elderly People is Common
Published : November 27, 2010 | Author : teeth2white | Unrated
Total Views : 34
Print | Email to friend
 
The scabies mite happens to be an ectoparasite, which is capable of infesting human beings. Although it is hard to represent such an organism, it could be seen with the help of a microscope. In the recent times, it has been observed that larger numbers of cases are being reported amongst the elderly, mentally challenged as well as children.
Read full article


How to Deal With the Scabies Lesions?
Published : November 27, 2010 | Author : teeth2white | Unrated
Total Views : 35
Print | Email to friend
 
Scabies are a skin condition which are skin deep and cannot be removed simply by bathing. The disease is caused due to the presence of the resilient mites, which lay their eggs in the skin and reproduce quickly. For most people, dealing with scabies and its symptoms is nothing less than a nightmare. The word “scabies” has been derived from "scabere," which is a Latin word that means “to scratch”.
Read full article


Treatment of Sarcoptic Mange in Humans with Peroxide or Borax
Published : November 22, 2010 | Author : teeth2white | Unrated
Total Views : 29
Print | Email to friend
 
Sarcoptic mange is a skin condition in human which results due to the itch mites living under the surface of the skin. This mite is also referred to as Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis and happens to be a microscopic arthropod that resides on the deepest layers of skin. At the time when this condition occurs in humans, it is recognised as “scabies”.
Read full article


Dealing with Canine Scabies
Published : November 22, 2010 | Author : teeth2white | Unrated
Total Views : 97
Print | Email to friend
 
Sarcoptic mange or canine scabies are a kind of infestation caused by the organisms that reside beneath the skin. These organisms are often called mites and can affect both animals as well as humans. As far as the animals are concerned, you could also pass off your infestation to your pets.
Read full article


Steroid Based Treatments for Scabies
Published : November 12, 2010 | Author : teeth2white | Unrated
Total Views : 39
Print | Email to friend
 
As soon as the body is infested with mites, it would produce allergic reactions. These reactions would be caused due to the presence of these organisms as well as their faecal matter. The skin would develop pimple-like lesions or reddish blisters on areas where the mites are burrowed within. Since this is an extremely discomforting situation, you would need medications which would work instantly towards lessening the symptoms of the condition.
Read full article


Treating Genital Scabies can be Difficult
Published : November 12, 2010 | Author : teeth2white | Unrated
Total Views : 37
Print | Email to friend
 
Scabies is a kind of itchy rash which is caused by parasitic organisms that live beneath the surface of skin. These organisms are widely referred to as mites and are about 0.4 mm in length. As soon as they infest the surface of skin, they would lay their eggs in the deeper layers of skin, making it extremely difficult to eliminate them completely.
Read full article


Knowing the Difference between Genital Crabs & Scabies
Published : November 12, 2010 | Author : teeth2white | Unrated
Total Views : 46
Print | Email to friend
 
Genital crabs are often confused with scabies. For all those who wish to know the difference, genital crabs are a form of sexually transmitted disease and would easily spread while coming into sexual contact with the infested person. On the other hand, scabies is not a sexually transmitted disease (STD) and is caused due to the presence of parasitic mites under the surface of skin.
Read full article


More Pages : [ 1 ] 2 3 4


Welcome!
Please login or register a new free account.

Random Pick
Posterior reconstruction and anterior suspension with single anastomotic suture (PRASS) In Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy: A simple method to improve early return of urinary control and improving outcomes for robotic prostate surgery

Statistics
» Total Articles
30956
» Total Authors
7601
» Total Views
7513838
» Total categories
127



AHF Blog

vitamins

menopause

cellulite

day spas

online yoga

substance abuse recovery

what are antioxidants

coffee machines

indoor tanning

plus size womens clothes

womens footed pajamas

toddler pajamas

coconut oil uses

momentum trading

coconut oil hair

cellulite thighs

causes of cellulite

chinese weight loss tea

coconut oil health

commitment ring

diet teas

egyptian cotton sheets queen

friendship ring

green tea health benefits

raw coconut oil

share trading course

white gold promise rings

write novel

Powered by Article Publisher PRO v2.1.2 — Copyright 2012, ArticleHealthAndFitness.com. All rights reserved.