Posts Tagged ‘Itchiness’

What Does Scabies Look Like?

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

 You may have asked around, what does scabies look like. Read on, to know the answer to your question.  
What Is Scabies?
Scabies is a skin infection that is caused by tiny burrowing parasitic (Sarcoptes Scabiei) mites. It is actually an allergic reaction to the mites, feces and eggs that comes up in the form of [...]

What Does Ringworm Look Like?

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009

Ringworm, unknown to many is not a worm or a parasite; it is instead a contagious fungal skin infection. Read on to know more about what does ringworm look like and what are its symptoms and available treatments are.
 
What Is Ringworm?
 
Ringworm is a microscopic fungus that infects only the outer layer of the skin. Ringworm [...]

What does Head Lice Look Like

Monday, April 13th, 2009

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It is important to know what Head lice looks like as head lice can cause us a lot of trouble. Lice are small insects which have tiny claws at the end of each leg. They are parasites which feed on human blood. The most common part which can get infested [...]

What Does Poison Ivy Rash Look Like?

Friday, March 27th, 2009

Poison Ivy Rash
Poison Ivy belongs to the family of Anacardiaceae which is a plant. This plant produces usrushiol. Usrushiol is known for producing itchiness on skin and this itchiness is the sole reason of poison ivy rash. The technical name of this rash is Urushiol- Induced Contact Dermatitis. A person who has got poison ivy [...]

What Does Dermatitis Look Like?

Friday, March 27th, 2009

Dermatitis
Excessive itchiness, swelling, blisters, scabbing, secretion of fluid and reddishness are some of the symptoms that are very common in a person who is suffering from Dermatitis. The term eczema is also substituted for dermatitis. The infection of fungus, regular scratching and the use of dirty substances are responsible for developing dermatitis. One may ask [...]