With the advances in society there are still some simple life forms that can make the best of us cringe and shuddder in disgust. There are several types of parasites that can live under the human skin. Some can be transferred by pets while others are contracted in nature or from a particularly dirty or unclean source. The most commonly known would be the scabies or jiggers found frequently in the southern US. While most skin parasites are harmless, there are some skin parasites such as Morgellons are unknown to most doctors and can make life pretty unbearable. There is no known diagnostic procedure much less a treatment. There are many ways to contract mites or parasites like the beauty parlor, lying down on an infested couch or rug, trying on new clothing in a store that was tried on by someone who was infested.
Scabies like most mites and parasites can be contracted through environment, contact with or sharing clothing or towels with an infected person. Scabies are easily treated with prescription shampoos that have the same active ingredients as those that treat head lice. While the idea of a parasite or a mite taking up shop in your skin may be horrifying, most forms can be treated simply.
Cleanliness, covering as much exposed to skin as possible outside and limiting the places you visit are going to be the only things that you can do to minimize your risk of exposure to parasites. Think of them as no more than a mosquito or an ant. They may bite or disrupt your peace for a while but most of them you can get rid of quickly. The fear of these types of things is not needed, but a healthy understanding of what is going on is always a good approach. Visit your doctor if you think you have some type of parasite, it never hurts to check with the professionals.
Scabies like most mites and parasites can be contracted through environment, contact with or sharing clothing or towels with an infected person. Scabies are easily treated with prescription shampoos that have the same active ingredients as those that treat head lice. While the idea of a parasite or a mite taking up shop in your skin may be horrifying, most forms can be treated simply.
Cleanliness, covering as much exposed to skin as possible outside and limiting the places you visit are going to be the only things that you can do to minimize your risk of exposure to parasites. Think of them as no more than a mosquito or an ant. They may bite or disrupt your peace for a while but most of them you can get rid of quickly. The fear of these types of things is not needed, but a healthy understanding of what is going on is always a good approach. Visit your doctor if you think you have some type of parasite, it never hurts to check with the professionals.
