Parasitic Infections of the Skin - Johns Hopkins Medicine
WEBParasites on the skin are usually small insects or worms that burrow into the skin to live there or lay their eggs. Click on the links below to learn more about this topic. Creeping Eruption. Lice. Scabies.
Filarial Worms - HowStuffWorks
WEBNov 30, 2009 · These include a few types of the tiny, thread-like filarial worm, which can infect the body cavities, lymph system, eyes, or the fat layer just under your skin's surface. The latter two types cause an infectious disease …
Pictures of Parasites: Lice, Bedbugs, Ringworms, Pinworms ... - WebMD
WEBAug 28, 2023 · WebMD gives you the facts about common parasites and their diseases. Learn about lice, bedbugs, hookworms, ringworms, scabies, and more.
Skin Worms (Cutaneous Filariasis) Types, Treatment, Prevention
WEBAug 24, 2018 · Cutaneous filariasis simply means skin manifestations of filariasis but these worms can infest other parts of the body like the lymphatic system and body cavities. There are hundreds of filarial worms but only about 8 of these worms parasitize humans.
Bugs that Burrow Under Skin, and What to Do About Them - Healthline
WEBApr 1, 2021 · Bugs that burrow under the skin or share parasites with their host can cause a number of problems. Bacterial infections related to itchy rashes, or painful ulcers and nodules, are one problem.
Pinworms (Threadworms): Symptoms, How You Get Them
WEBJul 12, 2024 · Pinworms, also known as threadworms, are tiny, white or light gray worms that cause the common infection called enterobiasis. The infection is highly contagious and occurs most often in children. Healthcare providers treat them with oral anti-parasitic medications that can kill the worms in just two doses.
5 Parasites That Breed On and In Your Skin - HowStuffWorks
WEBAug 4, 2022 · The chigoe flea (Tunga penetrans) is known by many names, including the jigger flea and the sand flea. Regardless of what you call it, the parasite latches onto its host's skin to feed — typically the toes, sole and heel of the foot.
Cutaneous Larva Migrans: Signs, Treatment, & Prevention - Healthline
WEBDec 20, 2019 · Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is a skin condition that’s caused by several species of parasite. You may also see it referred to as “creeping eruption” or “larva migrans.”
Roundworms: Parasitic Infection, Pinworm Symptoms, Treatment
WEBMay 18, 2021 · Overview. What are roundworms? Roundworms are small organisms that can live in your intestine, which is part of your digestive system. Roundworms can live in the human intestine for a long time. They can be harmful and cause many problems, including abdominal (belly) pain, fever and diarrhea.
Pinworm infection - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBJun 4, 2022 · The most common symptom of infection is anal itching, particularly at night, as worms migrate to the host's anal area to lay their eggs. While the infected person sleeps, female pinworms lay thousands of eggs in the folds of skin surrounding the anus.