Atopic Dermatitis: Eczema

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

Sulfur

Products Pure sulfur is available in pharmacies and drugstores. It is found in creams, shampoos and sulfur baths, among other products. Structure and properties The pharmacopoeia defines sulfur for external use (S, Mr = 32.07 g/mol) as a yellow powder that is practically insoluble in water. Sulfur melts at about 119°C to form a red … Sulfur

Human parasites

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 | 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 | 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

Scabies

Introduction Scabies (medical term: scabies, acarodermatitis) is a skin disease caused by certain parasites (scabies mites). It is a highly contagious disease, which often occurs in places with poor hygiene and many people. An infection is often conspicuous by severe itching, which occurs mainly at night. Skin changes are another indication of an infection with … Scabies

Scabies treatment | Scabies

Scabies treatment The aim and principle of the treatment of dross is the elimination of the parasites responsible for the dross. In order to achieve this, drugs can be taken, which are called anti-scabies preparations. Overall, the scabies can be treated very well. It should be noted, however, that the drugs used can have strong … Scabies treatment | Scabies

Scabies in children | Scabies

Scabies in children In principle, all age groups can be affected by scabies. Overall, however, the incidence of scabies is more frequent in children than in adults. This is mainly due to the fact that children in toddler groups, kindergartens or schools have much more intensive contact with other children than is usually the case … Scabies in children | Scabies

Skin rash on thigh

Definition A skin rash on the thigh can affect both the extensor and flexor sides. A thigh can be affected or it can occur on both sides. Strictly speaking, a rash is a generalized sowing of uniform skin changes, for example spots (so-called “maculae”). This means that the skin changes affect a large part of … Skin rash on thigh

Diagnosis | Skin rash on thigh

Diagnosis To determine the correct diagnosis and cause of a rash on the thigh, the entire skin must be examined once. This simple examination of the skin allows possible suspected and differential diagnoses to be determined without much effort. Further diagnostic tools, such as blood tests, smears or fungal preparations continue to provide information about … Diagnosis | Skin rash on thigh