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Scabies - World Health Organization (WHO)
Human scabies is a parasitic infestation caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis. The microscopic mite burrows into the skin and lays eggs, eventually triggering a host immune response that leads to intense itching and rash.Scabies occurs worldwide. However, it is the most vulnerable groups - young children and the elderly in resource-poor communities - who are especially susceptible to ...
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Pubic lice - NHS
Pubic lice are tiny insects that can live on body hair, especially the pubic hair around the penis or vagina. They're spread through close body contact, most commonly through sexual contac
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Itchy skin - NHS
Scabies, head lice, pubic lice Itchy skin is common during pregnancy. It’s usually nothing to worry about but it’s important to check with a GP or midwife because it can sometimes be caused by a liver condition called intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) .
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Impetigo - NHS
Impetigo. Impetigo is a skin infection that's very contagious but not usually serious. Anyone can get it, but it's more common in young children.
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Scabies - NHS
Scabies is an itchy rash caused by mites. It’s spread through close skin contact, and anyone can get it. It should be treated quickly to stop it spreading. Check if it's scabies. The symptoms of scabies are: intense itching, especially at night; a raised rash or spots; The spots may look red.
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疥疮 - World Health Organization (WHO)
Tsoi SK, Lake SJ, Thean LJ, Matthews A, Sokana O, Kama M, Amaral S, Romani L, Whitfeld M, Francis JR, Vaz Nery S, Marks M, Kaldor JM, Steer AC, Engelman D. Estimation of scabies prevalence using simplified criteria and mapping procedures in three Pacific and southeast Asian countries.BMC Public Health.2021 Nov 10;21(1):2060. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34758806/
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Scabies - World Health Organization (WHO)
Human scabies is a parasitic infestation caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis. The microscopic mite burrows into the skin and lays eggs, eventually triggering a host immune response that leads to intense itching and rash. Scabies infestation may be complicated by bacterial infection, leading to the development of skin sores that, in turn, may lead to the development of more serious ...
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Atopic eczema - NHS
Atopic eczema Atopic eczema (atopic dermatitis) is a common skin condition that causes itchy skin. It affects people of all ages but is most common in young children.
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Rashes in babies and children - NHS
Scabies is not usually a serious condition, but it does need to be treated. A pharmacist will recommend a cream or lotion that you apply over your whole body. It's important to read the instructions carefully. Let the pharmacist know if you're breastfeeding or pregnant. You'll need to repeat the treatment 1 week later.
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Scabies - World Health Organization (WHO)
Scabies affects the world’s most disadvantaged populations, especially people living in crowded and impoverished conditions, from island communities in the Pacific to favelas of Latin America, remote and rural communities across Africa and Australia, and displaced populations living in camps. In resource-poor settings, scabies and its complications impose a major cost on health care systems.
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