A walk in the woods, picking flowers in a meadow, or working in the garden can all be enough for a grass mite bite. The changing climate over the past few decades, as well as the wrong behaviors during walks, make it easy for parasites to find victims. In search of a protein-rich food, they … Grass Mite Bite: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Symptoms Bed bug bites are often arranged in rows on the skin. They itch intensely, are reddened, and may swell. Possible complications may include superinfections, skin diseases, and allergic reactions. In case of a heavy infestation, even anemia is possible and the bedbug can at least theoretically transmit infectious diseases – however, this is considered … Bed Bugs
The ivermectin is a remedy used against internal and external infestation of parasites. It blocks the mobility of lice, worms or ticks and in this way leads to their death. What is ivermectin? For use, ivermectin is used in many types of parasitic infestation. It blocks the mobility of lice, worms or ticks and in … Ivermectin: Effects, Uses & Risks
Physiological background Itch results from activation of specialized afferent unmyelinated C fibers in the skin. These fibers are anatomically identical to those that conduct pain but differ in function and stimulus transmission to the brain. They contain a number of receptors such as histamine receptors, PAR-2, endothelin receptor, and TRPV1, and mediators such as histamine, … Itch
Products Flumethrin is commercially available as a solution for application and as strips. It has been approved in many countries since 1991. Structure and properties Flumethrin (C28H22Cl2FNO3, Mr = 510.4 g/mol) belongs to the pyrethroids. These are synthetically produced, chemically more stable derivatives of the pyrethrins naturally occurring in certain chrysanthemums (, Dalmatian insect flower). … Flumethrin
Symptoms Atopic dermatitis, or neurodermatitis, is a noncontagious, chronic inflammatory skin disease that causes episodes of red, rough, dry or weeping, crusted and scaly skin. Eczema can occur all over the body and is typically accompanied by severe itching. Patients have dry skin. In infants, the disease begins on the scalp and cheeks. Depending on … Atopic Dermatitis: Eczema
The head louse is a gray to light brown insect, which belongs to the family of human lice (Pediculidae). In a head lice infestation (Pediculosis), the head lice nests in the human scalp hair and feeds there on blood. The head lice can be 2.5-3.5 mm long and can therefore be seen with the naked … Head lice
Products Malathion was commercially available as Cream Shampoo (Prioderm, 10 mg/g). It was approved in many countries in 1978. It was discontinued from sale on September 1, 2019. The drug was stored in a refrigerator. Structure and properties Malathion (C10H19O6PS2, Mr = 330.4 g/mol) is a racemate and belongs to the group of organic phosphoric … Malathion
Definition Parasites are small creatures that infest another living being in order to feed and/or reproduce. In microbiology, the term “host” is used in the context of the human or animal infested by the parasite. The host can be affected by the parasite in its life, but deaths do not usually occur. If a person … Human parasites
Symptoms Parasites can infest almost any region of the body. They can appear in the bloodstream, settle in the muscles or attack organs. Even the brain can be affected. Often the symptoms are not directly associated with a parasite infestation because they are very unspecific. The symptoms usually appear some time after the parasite infestation. … Symptoms | Human parasites
Therapy of parasites Since there are many different types of parasites or parasite infestation, there are also different therapeutic approaches. For head lice, the use of a special shampoo and a nit comb is sufficient to remove the parasites. Usually these can be purchased at the pharmacy. There are special drugs against worms, which kill … Therapy of parasites | Human parasites
Antiparasitics are used in the control of various parasites. They act against parasites that live on the host (ectoparasites) as well as parasites that infest the inside of the host (endoparasites). There are also preparations that act against both forms of parasites at the same time. What are antiparasitic drugs? Antiparasitics fight the many different … Antiparasitics: Effects, Uses & Risks