Scabies - Scabies is an infectious disease caused by mite parasites. People with scabies often feel itchy, especially at night, making it difficult to concentrate during work and rest, especially feeling guilty and inferior.
This is a type of scabies caused by the tick Sarcoptes scabiei hominis. The biggest feature is that the skin lesions have a fly-like appearance. This disease is often associated with poor skin hygiene.
scabies usually spread very quickly. In addition to infecting healthy skin areas on the body of an infected person, it can also be transmitted to other healthy people in many different ways.
Symptoms of scabies
After the female scab penetrates the skin, it will attack the epidermis at night and perform tunneling, laying eggs during the day. This process will continue to cycle for 4-6 weeks. When the body is attacked by scabies parasites, the following symptoms occur:
-Itching: This is a typical symptom of the disease. Scabies are prone to occur in the arms, between fingers, feet, face, head and neck, palms and soles of the feet... and even the whole body. At night or when it’s hot, female scabies can drill out of the cave and dig tunnels to exacerbate the itching.
- Some red blisters appear on the patient's skin and spread to the surrounding skin and cause ulcers. These sores are shaped like flies.
- Patients scratch more and more wounds, increasing the risk of very dangerous repeated infections.
scabies is caused by the parasite Sarcoptes scabiei hominis.
What causes scabies
Sarcoptes is caused by the parasite Sarcoptes scabiei hominis. And male scabies will mate and die soon. Therefore, the pathogen that causes skin damage and causes symptoms is scabies in women. They go deep into the skin, dig holes to lay eggs and reproduce quickly. Scabies parasites can exist in places that are difficult to see with the naked eye.
How to prevent scabies
Anyone may suffer from scabies. However, poor hygiene awareness and dirty environmental conditions are favorable conditions for causing scabies.
The following are some risk factors:
Poor physical hygiene: Due to poor physical hygiene, infrequent bathing will increase the risk of illness. In addition, people with oily skin and prone to sweating need to pay more attention to physical hygiene.
- Contaminated living environment: In dusty, contaminated or using contaminated water sources, the risk of scabies is also higher. Especially in a rainy and flooded environment, it is a favorable condition for scabies to reproduce.
- Long nails without proper cleaning are the ideal hiding place for scabies. When scratching the surface of the skin with that dirty nail, scabies can penetrate the cuticle and cause disease.
- Infected by others: If scabies come into contact with infected skin or share personal belongings with infected persons (such as towels, clothes, pillows, etc.), bed in the same bed or have sex with others, scabies can spread rapidly between people and the infected person will also put you at risk of scabies
- Raising cats and dogs: Animal hair is usually an ideal place for scabies for women.
Do not scratch the skin with your hands.
Is scabies dangerous?
scabies, if found early, can be easily treated. However, if subjective, the damage to the skin can be extensive and profound. In some cases, it can also cause repeated infections or eczema .
The symptoms of disease often trigger development at night, directly affecting the quality of sleep and causing the body to fall into a state of fatigue and stress.
Treatment of scabies
When there are signs of scabies, it is necessary to see a specialist for examination and appropriate treatment. Your doctor will examine the skin under a microscope for scabies, eggs and waste.
Drug treatment: Using drugs to treat scabies is a very effective treatment method. Depending on each person's condition and the severity of the condition, the expert will prescribe appropriate treatment methods. Commonly used drugs are:
- benzoate: is a common drug. Simply apply the medication to the affected area, let it sit for about 20 minutes, and then apply another layer. Regular daily use of this drug will quickly improve the disease.
- DEP Drug: Used to apply directly to damaged skin 2-3 times a day. It should be used in sufficient quantity and should not be applied on a large scale to avoid contact with the mucosa.
- Other drugs: In addition, the doctor will prescribe some other drugs based on the patient's physical condition: anti-itine drugs, antihistamines, topical corticosteroids, etc. Although Western medicine treatment is effective quickly, it also has potential side effects. Therefore, it is necessary to strictly abide by the treatment plans stipulated by experts.
Doctors recommend
scabies are highly contagious and the risk of recurrence after treatment is very high. Therefore, while treating according to the doctor's instructions, you should also pay attention to nursing and prevent problems. Patients should do:
clean their bodies every day, especially when going out or when exposed to rain or dirty water.
Clean personal items regularly. Laundry and shoes should be cleaned regularly and dried in a sunny place. Do not wear wet shoes or socks.
Do not scratch the skin with your hands.
actively isolate people around and restrict infection. Do not share a bed with an infected person, hold hands, hug or kiss, have sex or share personal belongings.
During the rainy season, travel in flooded areas should be restricted.
In short, if you find signs of scabies, you should never be subjective. Citizens should take the initiative to seek medical treatment, control their condition as soon as possible, maintain personal hygiene, isolate them from surrounding people, and prevent infection.
