What are lice? Share Your Story Lice and fleas are tiny wingless insects that can infest humans and their homes. Lice are tiny parasites that can infest the human skin and scalp. They are wingless insects that are about the size of a sesame seed. Infestation with lice is known as pediculosis and can occur...
The easiest and simplest way to make a tick back out is to detach it manually with tweezers. Here is how you should do it Grasp the tick with the tweezers as close to the skin’s surface as possible. Pull the tick upward with steady, even pressure without twisting the tick. If the mouthparts break...
Rosacea cannot be cured, but it can be kept under control Rosacea is a long-lasting skin condition in which your face, usually the nose and cheek areas, look flushed persistently and develop tiny acne-like bumps. The entire course of rosacea is filled with remissions and flare-ups. Remissions are intervals when the symptoms of your rosacea...
What is scabies? Scabies is an infestation of a highly contagious, microscopic skin parasite. Scabies are treated with scabicides that sometimes take more than one application to work. If itching and other symptoms continue more than four weeks after initial treatment, you should see a doctor. Scabies is an infestation of a highly contagious, microscopic...
What’s the difference between nummular eczema and ringworm? The main difference is that ringworm is contagious and nummular eczema is not. The main difference is that ringworm is contagious and nummular eczema is not. Ringworm can be seen in one or two patches, unlike nummular eczema that has multiple patches. There will be a history...
How are lice and dandruff different? Lice and dandruff are different conditions with differing underlying causes and treatments. Lice and dandruff are two things that have been confused with each other for a long time. However, they are very different. Here are a few things that differentiate them from each other. Cause: Dandruff is caused...
*Lichen sclerosus facts *Lichen sclerosus facts author: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP Lichen sclerosus is a long-term problem of the skin that mostly affects the genital and perianal areas. Lichen sclerosus is most commonly seen in post-menopausal women. It is uncommon in men and children. Symptoms of lichen sclerosus include small white, shiny, smooth spots...
Common causes of red spots on the skin without itching Most of the red spots on the skin are itchy. However, some do not itch. Enlisted here are 20 common skin disorders that cause red spots without itching. The ones that are more common in adults include: Sunburn: Sunburn is red, sometimes swollen, and a...
Psoriasis treatments Psoriasis is incurable, but it responds to topical and systemic treatments Although psoriasis is incurable, it responds to topical and systemic treatments. Topical treatments that may be effective to treat mild psoriasis include creams, lotions, and sprays. Moderate-to-severe psoriasis may require treatment with ultraviolet light treatments or medications. Topical treatments for psoriasis are...
What is heat rash? If you experience a heat rash and it goes away after showering and thoroughly drying your skin, you may not need to see a doctor. If you live in a hot and humid climate or have vacationed in one, you know that you can sweat a lot. Sweating is the body’s...