Skin Parasite

Skin Parasite

Skin Parasite

Skin parasites are a condition that affects millions of people. Skin parasites live or lay their eggs on people by burrowing into the skin. Skin parasites can be extremely uncomfortable and frustrating because they cause intense itching, soreness, redness, and inflammation. Many people do not realize the symptoms they are experiencing are due to a type of skin parasite. Some skin parasites can cause a person to become extremely ill because they carry disease.

There are a variety of different types of skin parasites. Ticks are one type of skin parasite that lives by sucking a person’s blood. Most people come in contact with ticks from being outside in places such as the woods or countryside.

Ticks attach themselves to a person’s skin and they do not let go. In many cases a person that has been bitten by a tick often does not realize it. Because of this many people are at greater risk in developing an infection from this skin parasite.

In order for the tick to be correctly removed you must get hold of the head and legs of the tick that is under the person’s skin. After the tick has been removed it is recommended that you cleanse the area with water and soap.

Scabies are another type of skin parasite. Scabies are commonly known as itch mites because they cause extreme itching. Scabies burrow and lay their eggs in the top layer of the skin. A person with scabies may notice the appearance of a line that is raised and at the end of this line there is a pimple like bump.

Scabies are spread only by close human contact. A person who is infected with scabies can transmit the mite to another person by sharing the same bed, clothing, or towels. Scabies can also be spread by sitting for a period of time on a couch or chair where an infected person has spent a considerable amount of time. Scabies are treated through the use of topical creams that are applied to the infected area.

Another form of a skin parasite is ringworm. Although the name suggests it is a type of worm it is actually a fungi. The fungi live and grow on the top layer of skin and also on hair. This type of fungi grows best in moist and warm areas. This fungi attacks a person’s head, feet, inner thighs, and nails.

A person affected with this type of skin parasite may notice the appearance of a red ring on their skin. Ringworm is extremely contagious and can be spread by direct contact. Ringworm can also be spread by coming into direct contact with an infected cat or dog although this is not as common.

Ringworm is treated with topical creams and in many cases may not need a prescription. When left untreated ringworm can cause the skin to become blistered and cracked leading to a bacterial infection that will create the need for antibiotic treatment.

Bed bugs are another skin parasite that has become increasingly common as of late. Bed bugs feed just as ticks do by sucking blood from the infected person. Bedbugs live in furniture and bedding. Bed bugs can be treated with topical creams. It is also important to have a professional pest control person eliminate the bed bug infestation.