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Scabies
What is scabies?
Scabies is an infection caused by very contagious tiny mites that penetrate the skin, lay eggs and cause an itchy rash. The condition is not considered serious, but it can be very uncomfortable, especially at night. When it is extremely itchy, excessive scratching can cause damage to the skin and cause skin infections.
How do I know if I have scabies?
Signs and symptoms include:
itch
Itching appears a few days after being infected. If it is the second time to be infected with mites, it may happen within a few hours. The typical itching is more severe at night, affecting the trunk and limbs. Usually does not affect the scalp.
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Scabies presents small irregular orbital cavities between the fingers and on the wrist, gray. They can also be found in the armpits, buttocks, penis, insteps and heels.
Common rash
The scabies rash appears as red dots, intense itching, and the rash occurs on the limbs and trunk. It can easily be confused with dermatitis or urticaria (it may be the same as concomitant symptoms). The rash of scabies is caused by an allergy to the metabolites of mites. The initial infection may develop for several weeks.
summary
Itchy lumps or nodules in the armpits, groin, or penis, etc., indicate the possibility of scabies. After successfully eliminating live mites, the nodules may last for several weeks or longer
How did you get this disease?
Ways of transmission of scabies:
Have had close physical contact with a person suffering from scabies infection (skin-to-skin contact)
Through bedding or furniture. Because the mites can survive for a few days after leaving the human body (human host).
Can scabies be treated?
Diagnosis and treatment
It can be diagnosed by examining the contents of the cave under a microscope. Treatment includes:
Purchase a scabicide (scabicide) from a pharmacy or a doctor’s prescription
The medicine stays in the skin for 24 hours and may need to be used repeatedly within a week.
Remember to wash your hands every time you reuse the cream within 24 hours.
The treatment of the entire body from the feet to the chin, while paying special attention to the areas under the nails and between the toes and fingers.
Scabies can live outside the skin for up to 6 days, so good hygiene and cleanliness are important to prevent scabies infection again.
Secondary skin infections may require antibiotic treatment
If the itching does not go away, the treatment needs to be repeated-it may take at least a month to completely clear the scabies infection-although a single treatment is usually effective
If the treatment does not seem to be effective, see a doctor again
Each treatment with scabicide scabies cream should be washed or dry-cleaned the next morning, bed sheets, pillow cases and clothes that have had any contact with the skin in the past week. Use a vacuum cleaner to clean carpets and furniture.
What should my partner do?
Sexual partners need to be dealt with, no matter who shares a house or unit with someone who has the infection, they need to deal with it, even if they don’t feel itching.
How can I protect myself and my clients from getting scabies?
The preventive measures to stop the infection or prevent the re-transmission of the infection are limited. To avoid getting scabies again:
Ensure that the use of Mie scabies cream should be from the chin to the whole body
Ensure that all contact materials are properly handled.
Contaminated items such as bed sheets, towels and clothes should be washed with hot water as much as possible.
common problem.
Can I work if I am infected with pubic lice or scabies
Pubic lice and scabies are highly contagious and can be spread through skin contact, as well as by sharing sheets, bedding, towels and clothing. You should stop working immediately and seek medical treatment. Once your infection is cleared, you can resume work.
more information
Contact New Zealand prostitutes, your local sexual health clinic or family planning committee
SCABIES
WHAT IS SCABIES?
Scabies is a highly contagious infection caused by microscopic mites that burrow into the skin, lay eggs and causes an itchy rash. The condition is not considered serious but can be very uncomfortable particularly at night when itchiness can be extreme. Excessive scratching can cause breaks in the skin and lead to a skin infection.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE SCABIES?
Signs and symptoms include:
Itch
The itching appears a few days after infestation. It may occur within a few hours if the mite is caught a second time. The itch is characteristically more severe at night and affects the trunk and limbs. It does not usually affect the scalp.
Burrows
Scabies burrows appear as tiny, grey, irregular tracks between the fingers and on the wrists. They may also be found in armpits, buttocks, on the penis, insteps, and backs of the heels.
Generalized rash
Scabies rash appears as tiny red, intensely itchy, bumps on the limbs and trunk. It can easily be confused with dermatitis or hives (and may be accompanied by these). The rash of scabies is due to an allergy to the mites and their products and may take several weeks to develop after the initial infestation.
Nodules
Itchy lumps or nodules in the armpits and groins or along the shaft of the penis are very suggestive of scabies. Nodules may persist for several weeks or longer after the successful eradication of living mites.
HOW IS IT CAUGHT?
Scabies may be passed on:
Having close bodily contact (skin-to-skin contact) with another person who is infected with scabies.
Via bedding or furnishings, as the mite can survive for a few days away from the body (human host).
CAN SCABIES BE TREATED?
Diagnosis and Treatment
Diagnosis can be confirmed by microscopic examination of the contents of a burrow.
Treatment involves:
Purchasing a treatment cream/ointment (scabicide) from your chemist, or on prescription from your doctor
The treatment stays on the skin for 24 hours and will probably need to be repeated within a week
Remember to reapply treatment cream every time you wash your hands during this 24 hour period
Treat the entire body from feet to jaw, paying particular attention under nails and between toes and fingers
Mites can live outside the skin for up to 6 days, so good hygiene and cleansing is important to prevent re-infection with the mite
Secondary skin infections may need treatment with antibiotics
If the itching does not go away, repeat the treatment – it may take up to a month to fully clear the scabies infection-though often one treatment will be effective
If the treatment does not seem to be effective, then visit a doctor
Each treatment with scabicide should be followed the next morning by laundering or dry cleaning of sheets and pillow cases and any clothes worn against the skin over the last week. Clean carpet and furnishings with a vacuum cleaner.
WHAT ABOUT MY PARTNER?
Sexual partners need to be treated and people who share a house or flat with someone who is infected need to be treated, even if they are not feeling itchy.
HOW CAN I PROTECT MYSELF AND MY CLIENT FROM SCABIES?
Preventative measures are limited to stopping the spread of the infection or preventing re-infection. To avoid catching scabies again:
Ensure the scabicide is applied to the whole body from the chin down
Make sure all contacts are treated as well.
Wash articles that may be infected, such as sheets, towels and clothing, in hot water.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I work with pubic lice or scabies?
Pubic Lice and Scabies are highly contagious through skin contact and can also be spread through the sharing of bed coverings, towels, and clothes. You should stop working immediately, seek treatment and only resume work once you are clear of the infection. Most sex workers have abandoned pubic hair and as such have reduced the risk of acquiring pubic lice.
Do I need to tell my boss?
Your boss only needs to know that you are sick and need time off from work. If you need a doctor's note instruct the doctor to not include the diagnosis and to specify the number of days you need off from work
Do I have to stop working?
It is recommended that you stay home and not return to work until you are clear of the infectio
Should I tell my clients?
Your regular clients may be infected with pubic lice. It may be important to let them know as they could be re-infecting you.
Should I tell other people I work with?
It may be important to let your fellow workmates know as you will have clients in common.
MORE INFORMATION?
Contact NZPC, your local Sexual Health Clinic or Family Planning Association.