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Skin Disorders
Skin is prone to various disorders such as infections, blemishes, and abnormal growths or scars. Typical contributions in this category include questions, answers, discussions and references to the causes and treatments for skin ailments and their characteristics.
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Will methylated spirits kill the scabies mite?
USING METHO TO REMOVE MITES/LICE
CAUTION: KEEP WELL AWAY FROM ANY FLAME CIGARETTES ETC.
1 litre of methylated spirits mixed with 5 litre of cold water and thoroughly washed over whole of the body untill the solution is finished should do the trick. mites/live cant survive long in extreme cold. completely wet head and pubic hair with the solution and cover head with damp towel [pubics with a flannel]for at least 1/2 hour.
after 1 hour shower as normal. if needed try again 2 hours later.
Why does your body itch after swimming?
You are probably allergic to something in the pool water. It might have had too much chlorine, or algae, or some other chemical that irritated your skin. Take some diphenhydramine ("Benadryl") and call your doctor if it gets worse or doesn't go away in a couple of days.
How do you Prevent itch after swimming in chlorinated pools?
Shower immediately after exiting from the pool; the best soap to use is probably Lever 2000.
The podiatrist I just went to, after a failed laser removal at a general doctor, prescribed prescription Tagamet 2x day along with covering the area with topical acid covered with Duct Tape. I thought he was on crack when I left his office, yet it seems to be working so far. This has been quite the ordeal and I will be in heaven if I have finally found a cure.
How can you tell the difference between scabies and flea bites?
Scabies is caused by mites which create tunnels under your skin which are easily noticeable after they lay their eggs, the process of them hatching is what causes the itching, fleas don't burrow and only bite to cause a more or less harmless infection which itches if given attention.
Will rid lice spray kill scabies in bedding and furnter?
The ingredient "Permethrin" has been shown to be effective in killing bed bugs, yes. I haven't personally experimented yet but I am tonight. Will post results!
What is the name of the worm seen in a sebaceous cyst?
Sebaceous cysts do not contain worms; they contain sebum, or skin oil.
Flea bombs will not eliminate scabies from you home. The reason is that the insecticide percentage is far too low in these products to be effective even with a direct spay onto skin or bedding. The present standard is a combination of oral anti scabies medication in two doses with one permethrine topical application. Many patients follow with a second topical application as this is not significantly expensive or difficult. All clothing and bedding has to be dried at greater than 122F. Regards, Hrichardson md facep
If she is also not showing any signs of furloss than it is probably something minor like allergies or dry skin. the winter is a common time for dogs to get dry skin and it easily treated with oatmeal shampoo or omega 3 capsules. if that doesnt improve it try some otc benadryl for allergies.
you can get either at a petstore or online at 1800petmeds.com
What do scabies do when they burrow into your skin?
they eat out all of your enternal organs and you will slowly die they eat out all of your enternal organs and you will slowly die
What animal that can get sunburn?
Many animals can get sunburn, the less hair/fur and the lighter they are in color the bigger the risk.
Why is your dogs butt itching?
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What to do for tick under skin of human?
If the tick has parts of its body burrowed under the skin, the best way to remove it would be to carefully hold a lit match up to the site of the tick. Most likely it will remove itself, for ticks are very sensitive to heat.
The answer above is incorrect. Irritating the tick is not beneficial. Simply pull the tick off. Ticks actually "glue" themselves onto you. A gentle tug will work.
Irritating a tick will only makes it regurgitate its body fluid (which is where the disease is). And don't be so worried about not getting the head off. The worse scenario is that a local infection will develop. The actual disease (ie Rocky Mt spotted fever or Lyme disease) is in the fluid in the body.
What can you bathe your dog in to keep him from itching he doesn't have fleas?
You can try oatmeal dog shampoo, but if he has an allergy, it won't work for long. He needs a trip to the vet.
I had a cat lose fur and develop sores after I put a flea collar on him. I have since found out that many cats are allergic to flea collar drugs. Maybe this is your problem. If not then I do not know, based on my experience.
What does it mean when your nose itches?
Wash your face..
because maybe you have dust on your nose or else you are allergic to something
What can you use to treat sarcoptic mange?
There is a very simple solution for mange. A 1% mixture of peroxide, aprox. 1 pint to 5 gals. of water, then slowly mix in Borax, (20 mule team is the most common) until the water is so saturated it wont dissolve any more, about 1/2 a box to the 5 gals. Bathe the dog in this solution once every seven days, do not rinse it off, leave the solution on them like a dip, you will see almost immediate results in the dog, less itching, smoother skin, ect. Within a couple of weeks you should start to see a drastic improvement, hair growing back into the now clean pores. The borax contains boric acid, which is extremely toxic to insects of all kinds, but won't hurt your pet at all. The peroxide is just the catylist that enables the solution to be absorbed into the skin to kill the mites & their eggs.. About 8 treatments, 2 months should be the maximum dosage!!!
The dude above me is wrong. Borax Does not contain ANY boric acid. Boric acid is not good for dogs. Borax is basically a higher concentrate of salt.When you mix borax and sulfur, you get Boric acid. The peroxide opens the pores and the borax kills the mites. Let the borax dry on them. Do not rinse it off!!! repeat at most 2 times weekly!If you take some mayo and put it on the bumps or sores where the mites are buried, it will suffocate them and force them out. let it sift for as long as possible. Try to get them while their sleeping so they dont lick it off or smear it! and just whipe off after an hour or so and they should be some where in the mayo you whipped off.Apple cider vinegar. Bragg is a good brand the organic, raw, unfiltered stuff from the vitamin shoppe or places like that and not the heinz brand from the grocery store, they have no effect. Spray it on they infected areas. If its an open wound, make it half water half vinegar. Answer:Although peroxide and borax can be useful ingredients in certain treatments, 2 months is a long time to deal with a contagious problem. Sarcoptic Mange is not only contagious to other animals but to people as well so taking precautions and treating the environment are just as important as treating the animal with sarcoptic mange. The infected dog will also "lay down with mites and get new mites" so it's just a vicious cycle from the beginning.We've found that the sooner you can deal with the problem, the better. Most vet treatments will range from dips to other poisons and insecticides like revolution or ivermectin. Rarely will they tell you about treating the environment and that sarcoptic mange is transferrable to other animals or humans. The sarcoptic mange mite will not live a full life cycle on people but can cause intense rash and itch on the skin. This is classified more as an "allergic" type reaction but you can have irritation for several days or weeks (according to how your body reacts to the mites). Those with a stronger immune system will usually have less irritation.Everyday Solutions Rx has been helping customers for almost 5 years with an almost 100% success rate using natural products for animals, people and environments. Our cornerstone neem products are not only anti-parasitic but neem is a natural contraceptive for the microscopic mites stopping the reproductive cycles. Our neem products can be used on humans and pets so you don't have to purchase multiple products. Our diatomaceous earth (fossil dust) is food grade and will act mechanically, meaning there is nothing for the mites to become immune to. DE looks like sharp pieces of glass under a microscope and will slice the mites, causing them to dehydrate, usually within 24-48 hours. A sarcoptic mange mite cannot live off of a pet host after 72 hours.Our cleaning and disinfecting protocol has proved highly effective to keep the sarcoptic mites from transferring back and forth and with our proprietary formula, the itch stops immediately. So to answer the question, we suggest using natural products to avoid possible side effects and to get the job done quickly. You can find more information, products like neem & diatomaceous earth with a complete regimen on our websites. www.EverydaySolutionsRx.com/mange and www.StopScabies.comANSWER: Since this is a contagious mange I would say use the treatments, but you also need to resolve the reasons why your pet is getting this mange in the first place. Go to www.milehighbullmastiffs.com and you will find a link to a book that will help clear up this mange and also keep your pet as healthy as possible for years to come. Besides saving you from spending tons of money at the vet. This pet needs a change in diet as well as these treatments.
Aloe vera straight from the plant applied to the burn is best.You can also check your pharmacy for a spray with lidocaine in it. Cool water compresses may help. After the burn has settled down a little, use cocoa butter to help heal. Beware of aloe vera combinations that contain chemicals,& fragrances that may irritate. Aloe vera gel straight from the plant or food-grade aloevera is best (applied topically!) Good Luck!
What is wrong if the whites of you eyes are red and they burn and itch?
"It means that you should see a Doctor ASAP!!! It sounds like you have jauindice. It is a disorder concerning you kidneys not fuctioning properly. Making the whites of your eyes yellow because of the urine not being taken out of your body. It also means that you are dehydrated, GET TO THE DOCTOR!!!!!"
The previous poster is not correct. It does not mean your kidney isn't functioning properly. Yellowing of the eye whites and face/body mean that your LIVER is not function properly causing Jaundice. When red blood cells "retire" they filter through the liver and out in your stool. If the liver is unable to process those old red blood cells because of malfuntion or damage to the liver they become visible in the skin. The "yellow" is actually the old red blood cells and they are called bilirubin. And yes, SEE A DOCTOR ASAP.
#1...I think you mean liver... BUT my optometrist told me several years ago that the whites of my eyes are yellow tinged because of sun damage. It's funny cos when I open them wider than what they usually are, there's the white! But then when I went to a different optometrist last month, she told me it was to do with astigmatism... so the best option, as with everyone who asks medical related advice is to see your doctor/optometrist. It may be nothing, so you can have piece of mind, but it could also be something that you'll be glad you went to them sooner rather than later. Or call one of the freecall healthlines that are offered. At least they can offer you professional advice
How to get rid of hormonal acne when you know it is going to be formed?
This is how to get rid of hormonal acne when you know it is going to form. A few days before the acne usually occurs, begin washing your face with a cleanser that contains benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid. Also use a gentle exfoliating cleanser once per week.
