10 results found
HealthLinkBC Files
… 09 What is scabies? Scabies is a skin infestation caused by the … Sarcoptes scabiei or the human itch mite. Scabies is common and highly contagious. The …
Health topics
… Condition Basics What is scabies? Scabies is a condition of very itchy skin … caused by an allergic reaction to the mites. Scabies spreads very easily from person to …
Health topics
… or an over-the-counter medicine or ointment, such as antibiotics or pain … symptoms, stopping the use of the medicine or ointment may be all that's needed. Blisters … or Motrin). Medicines you put on your skin (topical medicines), such as Neosporin or …
Health topics
… pain, and itching. These mild reactions are common. They may last from a few hours to a … the symptoms of a mild reaction to common stinging or biting spiders and insects, such as fleas, …
Health topics
… rectal prolapse . Infection. Examples include sexually transmitted infections , prostate … foreign body insertion, anal intercourse, or abuse . Diseases, such as cirrhosis of the … injury to the rectum or vagina? Physical or sexual abuse and other injuries to these areas …
Health topics
… that medical care is needed. In adults and older children, rashes are often caused by … sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as … temperature . NOTE : Most people have an average body temperature of about 37°C (98.6°F). …
Health topics
… leaves its stinger behind and then dies after stinging. Africanized honeybees, the so-called … killer bees , are more aggressive than common honeybees and often attack together in … reactions. A fire ant attaches to a person by biting with its jaws. Then, pivoting its head, …
Health topics
… Jock itch (ringworm of the skin of the groin) Scabies caused by tiny mites that burrow into … Jock itch (ringworm of the skin of the groin) Scabies caused by tiny mites that burrow into …
Health topics
… Overview A rash in your vaginal area ( vulva ) may be caused by … on humans and survive by feeding on blood. Yeast infection (cutaneous candidiasis), which … may need to be drained. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) . Sores, blisters, or …
Health topics
… for Psoriasis Pilonidal Disease Pinworms Pityriasis Alba Pityriasis Rosea Poison Ivy, … Treatment Smallpox Snake and Lizard Bites Snakebite: Symptoms of a Pit Viper Bite Squamous Cell …
