Prevention of lice and scabies

Such a problem as scabies and pediculosis is familiar to many. Both of these parasitic diseases are transmitted from person to person during contact. In many people, they are associated with unsanitary conditions. And this statement is to some extent true. However, such diseases can also occur in wealthy families with a high social status.

Scabies

Scabies is a parasitic disease of the skin caused by scabies mite. A feature of microscopic parasites is sexual dimorphism: females are much larger than males (their body reaches 0.3-0.5 mm in length). Mites mate on the surface of the skin. After which the male dies, and the female prepares to lay eggs. It is for this that she needs the proteins of the human skin, in which she makes winding passages. After 2-4 days, larvae emerge from the eggs. They crawl to the surface of the skin in order to grow and become sexually mature individuals, which takes about two weeks.

Resistance to low temperatures, as well as to various disinfectants, is another feature of parasites.

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One of the main signs of scabies infection is contact with a sick person. Also, common bedding, clothing and household items can become the cause of this. Therefore, the likelihood of infection and household way.

Symptoms of scabies are:

• severe itching, which is especially manifested at night;
• the presence of scabies rashes on the body in the form of subcutaneous nodules and vesicles - to a greater extent they can be found on delicate areas of the skin: on the abdomen, in the inguinal region, as well as in the interdigital spaces and on the wrists. In children, a large part of the body, and even the face, can be affected by scabies mites;
• the presence of scabies - represent gray winding lines, the length of which reaches a few centimeters;
• pustular acne - they form in places of strong scratching, which contribute to the development of bacterial infection.

These symptoms can occur after 10-15 days from the moment of infection.

Scabies can be treated at home. For this, benzyl benzoate, Permethrin or Spregal are used. You can also use sulfuric ointment, which is rubbed into the body for 5 days.

To achieve maximum results, it is necessary to process bedding and underwear. They should be boiled and subjected to heat treatment. Clothing that cannot be washed and ironed at high temperatures should be packed in a bag and tightly closed. You can use it after seven days. It takes so much time for the parasites to die.

Pediculosis

Pediculosis - another type of skin disease, the causative agents of which are lice. These parasites are much larger than scabies mites and can reach a length of up to 2 mm. Two types of parasites can live on the human body: the human louse and pubic louse.

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Body lice and head lice are not separate species; they are nothing more than morphotypes. Habitat - their main distinguishing feature: head louse lives in the scalp cootie - in things. If they are close, they may well mate.

Human blood is the food for lice. Life span of parasites is over a month. Lice breed fast enough: one female lays up to 5-7 eggs a day, which, with the help of a special secret, is firmly attached to her hair. After a week, a nymph appears, which transforms into an adult after 11 days.

Symptoms of lice and scabies have some similarities, one of which is itching. Its cause is insect bites, during which the saliva of pests gets under the skin. This leads to strong scratching and the appearance of crusts. See lice bites with pediculosis it is possible with the naked eye, which is not observed with scabies. The presence of excrement and eggs (nits) is another sign of lice infection.

The presence of parasites causes considerable discomfort to a person, as a result of which he becomes nervous and irritable. Also, the concentration of attention decreases, appetite disappears.

The presence of parasites contributes to the occurrence of various diseases. Insect excrement caught in the wounds can cause allergies, eczema, dermatitis, purulent inflammation. Lice are dangerous also by the fact that they are carriers of staphylococcal infections, Volyn fever or typhus.

There are many remedies for licewhich are in the form spray, shampooconcentrated solution or ointments. Beautiful prophylactic will become tea tree essential oil, lemon or lavender. Just add a few drops of the product to the shampoo used for daily procedures.

What common

Oddly enough, but especially often children are affected by these diseases. The highest incidence of scabies and pediculosis is observed in schools.

1. Pupils are much more in contact than adults.
2. Not every teenager follows the rules of hygiene - the use of other people's combs or hats, etc.
3. There are early sexual intercourse.

Prevention

Scabies and pediculosis are skin diseases that can be infected everywhere: at school, at work, on a bus, train or hotel. Prevention of scabies and pediculosis involves observing simple rules:

• Conducting a timely inspection, which is carried out at intervals of 7-10 days. This will help to identify an infected person, and limit his contact in the team.
• Compliance with basic rules of personal hygiene: neatness and timely washing.
• Do not use other people's things, combs, or other personal hygiene items.

Wet cleaning using detergents.