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2. Scabies - Wikipedia

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   Scabies (/ ˈ s k eɪ b iː z, ˈ s k eɪ b i iː z /; [10] also sometimes known as the seven-year itch) [1] is a contagious human skin infestation by the tiny (0.2–0.45 mm) mite Sarcoptes scabiei, [1] [3] variety hominis. The word is from Latin: scabere, lit. 'to scratch'. [11] The most common symptoms are severe itchiness and a pimple-like ...

3. Here’s How to Tell If You Have Chigger Bites or Scabies - AOL

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   The scabies itch continues until you see a doctor for a treatment that will kill them. To get relief from chiggers-related itching, Dr. Friedman has a few suggestions. “Oral antihistamines or ...

4. Sarcoptes scabiei - Wikipedia

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   Sarcoptes scabiei (/sɑː r ˈkɒptiːz skeɪˈbiːaɪ/ Traditional English pronunciation of Latin) or the itch mite is a parasitic mite found in all parts of the world that burrows into skin and causes scabies. Humans become infested by Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis; [1] other mammals can be infested with different varieties of the mite.

5. Antipruritic - Wikipedia

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   Antipruritics, abirritants, [1] or anti-itch drugs, are medications that inhibit the itching (Latin: pruritus) often associated with sunburns, allergic reactions, eczema, psoriasis, chickenpox, fungal infections, insect bites and stings like those from mosquitoes, fleas, and mites, and contact dermatitis and urticaria caused by plants such as poison ivy (urushiol-induced contact dermatitis) or ...

6. These Pictures Will Help You Identify the Most Common ... - AOL

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   Treatment: You can relieve the itch by applying cool, ... Treatment: Permethrin is the drug of choice for the treatment of scabies, per the CDC. Topical permethrin should be applied every two to ...

7. Your Cleansing Habits Could Be Causing All That Itching ...

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   But scabies will itch everywhere, *not* just your butt. Note that the symptoms (intense itchiness and sores) can take as long as four to eight weeks to show up. ... Treatment for nerve damage ...