Nocturnal itching

Introduction Nocturnal itching is a symptom in which – especially during the night hours – there is sometimes tormenting itching which is hardly present during the day. Often there is a strong scratching reflex, but this often does not provide sufficient relief. Under certain circumstances, the itching can be so severe that the person concerned … Nocturnal itching

The duration | Nocturnal itching

The duration Both the duration and the prognosis of nocturnal itching depend largely on the underlying disease. Parasitic pathogens can be effectively eliminated by household sanitation and appropriate skin therapy, whereby the itching can be treated quickly. In chronic skin diseases, itching can occur in recurrent episodes interrupted by symptom-free intervals.With progressive diseases of the … The duration | Nocturnal itching

Skin rash from mites

Definiton Diseases caused by mites in general are called acariosis, whereby certain mite species can cause characteristic skin rashes. While house dust allergy is a common disease caused by certain excretion products of house dust mites, a highly itchy skin rash caused by so-called digger mites, which lay eggs in corridors under the skin, is … Skin rash from mites

Infectious skin rash from mites | Skin rash from mites

Infectious skin rash from mites Mites are primarily transmitted from person to person, but this usually requires repeated (longer) and/or closer contact between the infected and the non-infected person (e.g. sexual intercourse, breastfeeding, care in nursing homes, closer contact between family members). Shorter contacts, such as a fleeting handshake, are not normally sufficient to cause … Infectious skin rash from mites | Skin rash from mites

Skin rash from mites in children | Skin rash from mites

Skin rash from mites in children Children can also develop a skin rash from mites or scabies, although this is not necessarily – contrary to many earlier opinions – due to poor hygienic conditions in their environment.The main route of transmission is direct skin contact with infected other people, so that children can become infected, … Skin rash from mites in children | Skin rash from mites

How contagious is scabies?

Introduction Scabies (medical scabies) is a contagious skin disease with severe itching. It is caused by a special type of mite and its excrements. Despite the unpleasant symptoms, the disease usually does not pose a health hazard. For treatment, effective drugs for application on the skin are available as creams, sprays or ointments as well … How contagious is scabies?