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“Scabies Life cycle, Diagnosis & Treatment ”
By: Dr. Scabies
WHAT IS SCABIES?
It is Contagious Skin Disease Caused by Tiny Mites Called Sarcoptes Scabiei
Originally, Scabies was a term used by the Roman physician Celsus to denote any pruritic skin disease
In the 17th century, Giovanni Cosimo Bonomo identified the mite as one cause of scabies.
THE SCABIES MITE
HOW IS SCABIES TRANSMITTED?
Skin contact with infected person.
Infected persons who have no itching can pass the mite on to others
Scabies is also transmitted via clothing or bedding (the usual wash cycle can be used when these items are laundered)
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS SCABIES RASH
Classical sites of scabies rash...
Between fingers Wrists Auxiliary areas Female breasts (particularly the skin of
the nipples) The umbilical area Penis and scrotum Buttocks Inside of legs Ankles
DIAGNOSIS
Definite Diagnosis - A definite diagnosis is made by taking skin scrapings from burrows and identifying the mites, their eggs or faeces by microscopy
Presumptive Diagnosis - It is often difficult to find burrows and obtain suitable specimens, therefore presumptive diagnosis relies on history and clinical appearance
SCABIES TREATMENT SCABICIDES
Use a Scabicide for the treatment of Scabies
Dr . Scabies - Natural homeopathic remedy
Ivermectin (Stromectol)
Permethrin (Elimite) -- In 5% cream.
SCABIES TREATMENTAPPLICATION OF LOTION OR CREAM
Dr. Scabies - Dr. Scabies® treatment is the most recommended FDA-registered natural homeopathic remedy (OTC - over the counter) that has gone through series of laboratory testing to fight against scabies infections.
Ivermectin (Mectizan, Stromectol) -- Binds selectively with glutamate-gated chloride ion channels in invertebrate nerve and muscle cells, causing cell death.
SCABIES TREATMENTAPPLICATION OF LOTION OR CREAM
OUTBREAKS PREVENTION
Promote good surveillance of new residents
Observe for rashes on arrival at the home, then at 3 weeks and at 6 weeks
Maintain a high level of suspicion if patients present with undiagnosed skin rashes
Families are treated all at the same time.
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In Case of Severe itching, and intense rashes please discuss with your Dermatologist to get effect solutions
PPT Presented by: Dr. Scabies http://www.drscabies.com/
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