Parasitic infestation

What is Pediculosis

Pediculosis is an infestation of the human body by lice , tiny parasitic insects that live on the skin and hair and feed on blood or skin debris. In most medical usage, pediculosis refers specifically to infestation with head lice ,…

What is Scabies

Scabies is a contagious skin infestation caused by a microscopic mite, Sarcoptes scabiei , that lives in the outer layer of the skin. The condition develops when the female mite burrows into the stratum corneum, the most superficial part of the…

FAQ about Pediculosis

This FAQ article explains pediculosis, a condition caused by infestation with lice. It covers what pediculosis is, how it develops, the symptoms it can cause, how it is diagnosed, and how it is treated and prevented. It also addresses common concerns…

FAQ about Scabies

This FAQ explains the most important facts about scabies, a common skin infestation caused by a microscopic mite. It covers what scabies is, how it spreads, what symptoms it causes, how it is diagnosed and treated, and what people should know…

Prevention of Pediculosis

Pediculosis, the infestation of hair or body with lice, can often be prevented in part, but not always eliminated entirely through environmental measures alone. The reason is biological: lice are parasites that move from one human host to another, attach to…

Prevention of Scabies

Scabies is an infestation caused by Sarcoptes scabiei , a microscopic mite that lives in the outer layer of human skin. The condition develops when mites are transferred from one person to another and burrow into the skin, where they lay…

Treatment for Pediculosis

What treatments are used for Pediculosis? The condition is treated primarily with topical or oral antiparasitic therapies, combined in some cases with mechanical removal of lice and their eggs. These treatments are designed to eliminate the parasite, interrupt its life cycle,…