A randomised trial shows that 5% permethrin cream is more effective than oral ivermectin for the treatment of classic scabies ...

Wearing clothing treated with permethrin is one of several strategies recommended by public health experts to prevent bites from ticks and mosquitoes. But—at least when it comes to protection against ...

Scabies is an itchy rash caused by the human itch mite. Adults, children and babies can all get scabies. Many people believe scabies is about cleanliness, but that is not true. It is easily passed ...

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Scabies is most often a clinical diagnosis because of characteristic features. However, in uncertain cases skin scraping may be performed. This involves scraping a fresh, non-excoriated burrow with an ...

Don’t let ticks take a bite out of your summer. There are ways to prevent the pesky critters for you and your pets. Courtesy, K-State Research and Extension Clothing treated with the insecticide ...

If you spend any time outside, it’s hard to completely avoid mosquitoes and ticks. Taking precautions like wearing an effective insect repellent can make a big difference. But, particularly when it ...