scabies life cycle, diagnosis & treatment

“Scabies Life cycle, Diagnosis & Treatment ”

By: Dr. Scabies

WHAT IS SCABIES?

It is Contagious Skin Disease Caused by Tiny Mites Called Sarcoptes Scabiei

Originally, Scabies was a term used by the Roman physician Celsus to denote any pruritic skin disease

In the 17th century, Giovanni Cosimo Bonomo identified the mite as one cause of scabies.

THE SCABIES MITE

HOW IS SCABIES TRANSMITTED?

Skin contact with infected person.

Infected persons who have no itching can pass the mite on to others

Scabies is also transmitted via clothing or bedding (the usual wash cycle can be used when these items are laundered)

SIGNS & SYMPTOMS SCABIES RASH

Classical sites of scabies rash...

Between fingers Wrists Auxiliary areas Female breasts (particularly the skin of

the nipples) The umbilical area Penis and scrotum Buttocks Inside of legs Ankles

DIAGNOSIS

Definite Diagnosis - A definite diagnosis is made by taking skin scrapings from burrows and identifying the mites, their eggs or faeces by microscopy

Presumptive Diagnosis - It is often difficult to find burrows and obtain suitable specimens, therefore presumptive diagnosis relies on history and clinical appearance

SCABIES TREATMENT SCABICIDES

Use a Scabicide for the treatment of Scabies

Dr . Scabies - Natural homeopathic remedy

Ivermectin (Stromectol)

Permethrin (Elimite) -- In 5% cream.

SCABIES TREATMENTAPPLICATION OF LOTION OR CREAM

Dr. Scabies - Dr. Scabies® treatment is the most recommended FDA-registered natural homeopathic remedy (OTC - over the counter) that has gone through series of laboratory testing to fight against scabies infections.

Ivermectin (Mectizan, Stromectol) -- Binds selectively with glutamate-gated chloride ion channels in invertebrate nerve and muscle cells, causing cell death.

SCABIES TREATMENTAPPLICATION OF LOTION OR CREAM

OUTBREAKS PREVENTION

Promote good surveillance of new residents

Observe for rashes on arrival at the home, then at 3 weeks and at 6 weeks

Maintain a high level of suspicion if patients present with undiagnosed skin rashes

Families are treated all at the same time.

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In Case of Severe itching, and intense rashes please discuss with your Dermatologist to get effect solutions

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