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“Scabies Life cycle, Diagnosis & Treatment”
By: Dr. Scabies
WHAT IS SCABIES?
It is Contagious Skin Disease Caused by Tiny Mites
Called Sarcoptes Scabiei
Originally, Scabies was a term used by the Roman
physician Celsus to denote any pruritic skin disease
In the 17th century, Giovanni Cosimo Bonomo
identified the mite as one cause of scabies.
THE SCABIES MITE
HOW IS SCABIES TRANSMITTED?
Skin contact with infected person.
Infected persons who have no itching can pass the mite
on to others
Scabies is also transmitted via clothing or bedding
(the usual wash cycle can be used when these items are
laundered)
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
SCABIES RASH
 Classical sites of scabies rash...
 Between fingers
 Wrists
 Auxiliary areas
 Female breasts (particularly the skin of
the nipples)
 The umbilical area
 Penis and scrotum
 Buttocks
 Inside of legs
 Ankles
DIAGNOSIS
Definite Diagnosis - A definite diagnosis is made by
taking skin scrapings from burrows and identifying the
mites, their eggs or faeces by microscopy
Presumptive Diagnosis - It is often difficult to find
burrows and obtain suitable specimens, therefore
presumptive diagnosis relies on history and clinical
appearance
SCABIES TREATMENT
SCABICIDES
 Use a Scabicide for the treatment of Scabies
 Dr . Scabies - Natural homeopathic remedy
 Ivermectin (Stromectol)
 Permethrin (Elimite) -- In 5% cream.
SCABIES TREATMENT
APPLICATION OF LOTION OR CREAM
Dr. Scabies - Dr. Scabies® treatment is the most recommended
FDA-registered natural homeopathic remedy (OTC - over the
counter) that has gone through series of laboratory testing to
fight against scabies infections.
Ivermectin (Mectizan, Stromectol) -- Binds selectively with
glutamate-gated chloride ion channels in invertebrate nerve and
muscle cells, causing cell death.
SCABIES TREATMENT
APPLICATION OF LOTION OR CREAM
OUTBREAKS
PREVENTION
 Promote good surveillance of new residents
 Observe for rashes on arrival at the home, then at
3 weeks and at 6 weeks
 Maintain a high level of suspicion if patients present with
undiagnosed skin rashes
 Families are treated all at the same time.
 For More info refer - Bit.ly/1XohWkf
 In Case of Severe itching, and intense rashes please
discuss with your Dermatologist to get effect solutions
 PPT Presented by: Dr. Scabies
http://www.drscabies.com/
Note

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Scabies Diagnosis & Treatment Guide

  • 1. “Scabies Life cycle, Diagnosis & Treatment” By: Dr. Scabies
  • 2. WHAT IS SCABIES? It is Contagious Skin Disease Caused by Tiny Mites Called Sarcoptes Scabiei Originally, Scabies was a term used by the Roman physician Celsus to denote any pruritic skin disease In the 17th century, Giovanni Cosimo Bonomo identified the mite as one cause of scabies.
  • 4. HOW IS SCABIES TRANSMITTED? Skin contact with infected person. Infected persons who have no itching can pass the mite on to others Scabies is also transmitted via clothing or bedding (the usual wash cycle can be used when these items are laundered)
  • 5.
  • 6. SIGNS & SYMPTOMS SCABIES RASH  Classical sites of scabies rash...  Between fingers  Wrists  Auxiliary areas  Female breasts (particularly the skin of the nipples)  The umbilical area  Penis and scrotum  Buttocks  Inside of legs  Ankles
  • 7.
  • 8.
  • 9. DIAGNOSIS Definite Diagnosis - A definite diagnosis is made by taking skin scrapings from burrows and identifying the mites, their eggs or faeces by microscopy Presumptive Diagnosis - It is often difficult to find burrows and obtain suitable specimens, therefore presumptive diagnosis relies on history and clinical appearance
  • 10. SCABIES TREATMENT SCABICIDES  Use a Scabicide for the treatment of Scabies  Dr . Scabies - Natural homeopathic remedy  Ivermectin (Stromectol)  Permethrin (Elimite) -- In 5% cream.
  • 12. Dr. Scabies - Dr. Scabies® treatment is the most recommended FDA-registered natural homeopathic remedy (OTC - over the counter) that has gone through series of laboratory testing to fight against scabies infections. Ivermectin (Mectizan, Stromectol) -- Binds selectively with glutamate-gated chloride ion channels in invertebrate nerve and muscle cells, causing cell death. SCABIES TREATMENT APPLICATION OF LOTION OR CREAM
  • 13. OUTBREAKS PREVENTION  Promote good surveillance of new residents  Observe for rashes on arrival at the home, then at 3 weeks and at 6 weeks  Maintain a high level of suspicion if patients present with undiagnosed skin rashes  Families are treated all at the same time.  For More info refer - Bit.ly/1XohWkf
  • 14.  In Case of Severe itching, and intense rashes please discuss with your Dermatologist to get effect solutions  PPT Presented by: Dr. Scabies http://www.drscabies.com/ Note

Editor's Notes

  1. Notes to trainer on this presentation Recommendations for Standard Precautions are intended primarily for the care of patients in acute hospitals. However, the principles should be applied in other settings where patient care is undertaken. Some healthcare workers still have knowledge gaps and a lack of understanding of certain practices and their effectiveness in reducing the transmission of infections between people. Current practice relies upon risk assessment, where potential risks can be removed, reduced or managed. Historically, infection control has been perceived as a hospital problem, with community issues seen as less significant. Today, as more patients receive their healthcare in community settings (outside of the acute hospitals) infection prevention and control has become relevant to all clinical staff wherever they may practice. This presentation provides healthcare workers with an introduction to the principles and practice of Standard Precautions.