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Using Ivermectin to Treat Scabies

17th May 2010
Scabies is a skin condition caused by infestation with microscopic parasite mites. Although it can be acquired by anyone, scabies has the highest incidence in very young children and the elderly. Scabies is highly contagious and it can cause serious endem... Read >
Author: Carl Spencer

Why Chemical Head Lice Treatments Can Be Dangerous

29th April 2010
For decades we have been using chemical head lice treatments to get rid of these parasites. Whether in the form of shampoos, lotions or sprays, lice products are pesticides and can have dangerous side effects. First it is important to know what head lice ... Read >
Author: Paula Tooney

Symptoms of Staph Infection

14th April 2010
A Staph Infection is an infection caused by Staphylococcus (or "Staph" bacteria). It is a very common bacterium and is generally believed to be present in about 25% of all people. In many cases, it lives upon the skin in the nose, mouth, genital, and anal... Read >
Author: jeniferwattson1

Yeast Infection on the Skin Intertrigo

01st March 2010
You may not know it until you have it, or itch it, for that matter, as most people who have intertrigo of couse won't tell anyone that they have this yeast infection. Intertrigo, a common skin concern, likes to flare up during warm humid season. Intertrig... Read >
Author: hanswarduh

What Causes Staph Infection

19th August 2009
A research shows that 25% to 30% of the U.S population has Staphylococcus Aureus bacteria also known as Staph. A bacterium usually dwells on the diseased skin or at time in the nose but the infection is not caused by microbes. The most common type of skin... Read >
Author: domaingamer

A Case of Infantigo: Spread the Word!

13th January 2006
My daughter caught infantigo while we were traveling home from Argentina on an airplane. He had an open wound on his wrist from a torn aluminum juice can, and the wound grew more and more infected. At first we thought that she was having an allergic ... Read >
Author: Hector Fuente
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