Certain insects can live on the human skin. They are called skin parasites . They cause itching. The itching leads to scratching, and this damages the skin. Microbes can then enter the skin and cause infection.
Scabies is caused by a very small parasite. It eats into the skin. The scabies mite usually attacks the skin of the hands, feet, elbows and ankles more than the rest of the body. It causes severe itching. The itching can sometimes spread all over the body.
Lice are small insects. They live on the skin, especially on the head and in the hair. They bite the skin and suck the blood.
Ringworm causes round patches on the skin. It passes very easily from one person to another.
Prevention and treatment
when people live close together, skin parasites such as lice are easily transmitted. Frequent washing with soap helps to prevent parasites from spreading. Washing and ironing clpthes and bed sheets is also important. For treatment, certain powders and ointments will kill parasites. Special shampoo can be used to treat head lice.
preventive Medicine, Joanna Howard (1981)
Scabies is caused by a very small parasite. It eats into the skin. The scabies mite usually attacks the skin of the hands, feet, elbows and ankles more than the rest of the body. It causes severe itching. The itching can sometimes spread all over the body.
Lice are small insects. They live on the skin, especially on the head and in the hair. They bite the skin and suck the blood.
Ringworm causes round patches on the skin. It passes very easily from one person to another.
Prevention and treatment
when people live close together, skin parasites such as lice are easily transmitted. Frequent washing with soap helps to prevent parasites from spreading. Washing and ironing clpthes and bed sheets is also important. For treatment, certain powders and ointments will kill parasites. Special shampoo can be used to treat head lice.
preventive Medicine, Joanna Howard (1981)
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