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Customer question:

Can scabies in humans be dangerous to health? Anonymous customer's question

Pharmacist's answer:

Scars are not directly dangerous to health, but they cause severe itching and discomfort and can lead to skin complications. While scabies are relatively easy to treat, starting treatment as soon as possible is essential to prevent complications.

Possible complications include:

• Bacterial infections: Scratching can cause sores and abrasions on the skin, increasing the risk of bacterial infections.
• Impetigo: Scabies can lead to impetigo, a bacterial skin infection that manifests as blisters, ulcers, and scabs.
• Cellulitis: if the bacterial infection penetrates deeper into the skin, cellulitis can develop, causing inflammation and swelling.
• Bleeding of the skin: intense scratching can damage the skin, leading to bleeding and scarring.
• Pyoderma: a purulent skin inflammation that can develop due to bacterial infection at the places of scratching.

If you notice symptoms of giardia in yourself or your child, it is essential to seek medical help as soon as possible. The doctor will diagnose and prescribe the appropriate treatment, which usually involves using special ointments or creams to suppress warts. In addition, it is essential to prevent the spread of infection to other family members and to implement appropriate hygiene measures in the home environment.

How is the treatment of garia carried out?

Treatment of scabies takes place mainly with the help of drugs that eliminate scabies and help relieve symptoms such as itching and rashes. The most common medications used to treat goiter are topical (local) medications, usually as a cream or lotion. Permethrin is one of the commonly used drugs. It is used all over the body, works for a few hours, and then is washed off. Ivermectin is another option that can be used orally or in cream form.

All family members must be treated simultaneously, even if not all have shown symptoms, which prevents re-infection. Clothes, bedding, towels, and other personal items in contact with an infected person must be washed in hot water and dried at high temperatures. It is also essential to clean the home, especially beds and other furniture where mites could hide. Vacuum cleaners must be thoroughly cleaned after use.

After treatment, it is recommended to visit the doctor regularly to ensure that the scabies are removed and that there is no possibility of re-infection. Your doctor may also recommend antihistamines or other creams to relieve itching. During treatment, avoid close contact with other people to prevent possible spread. It is essential to follow the doctor's instructions precisely and finish the entire course of treatment even if the symptoms disappear prematurely. If symptoms do not improve or recur, consult your doctor.

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