scabies
Burrowing mite infestation
Scabies is a contagious skin condition caused by microscopic mites that burrow into the skin, producing intense itching and a rash.
The mites spread through prolonged skin-to-skin contact, making scabies common in crowded living conditions: The shelter had an outbreak of scabies.
Treatment typically involves prescription creams that kill the mites.
Urge to scratch
- pruritusMedical term for itching
- scratchingRaking with nails
- rashHeedless or skin irritation
- papulesSmall raised skin lesions
nodules · vesicles · inflammation · redness · irritation · discomfort · wrist · groin
Minuscule arachnid parasite
- burrowAnimal's dug dwelling
- infestationPest takeover situation
- ectoparasiteOrganism feeding on host externally
- hostOne receiving guests
larvae · nymph · ova · life cycle · arthropod · parasitology · microscopy · reinfestation
Transmissible between people
- contactCommunication or physical touch
- skin-to-skinUnclothed bodily touching
- spreadableAble to be spread
- infectiousAble to spread disease
exposure · incubation · bedding · clothing · crowding · household · sexual contact · institutional
Synthetic bug-killing compound
- ivermectinAntiparasitic medication for worms
- lindaneOrganochlorine parasite killer
- topicalCurrently relevant or newsworthy
- antipruriticSubstance relieving itchiness
calamine · antihistamine · corticosteroid · retreatment · decontamination · prescription · cream · lotion
Inflammation of the skin
- eczemaInflammatory skin disorder
- differential diagnosisSystematic comparison of possible conditions
- misdiagnosisIncorrect identification of ailment
- impetigoBacterial skin infection, honey-crusted
folliculitis · urticaria · contact dermatitis · psoriasis · dermatologist · biopsy · lesion · pustule
Native to one area
- epidemicWidespread disease occurrence
- outbreakSudden eruption of trouble
- quarantineIsolation preventing disease transmission
- hygienePractices maintaining cleanliness
sanitation · surveillance · control · prevention · prophylaxis · epidemiology · notification · screening
itch
Urge to scratch
- pruritusMedical term for itching
- scratchingRaking with nails
- rashHeedless or skin irritation
papules · nodules · vesicles · inflammation · redness · irritation · discomfort · wrist · groin · armpits
mite
Minuscule arachnid parasite
- burrowAnimal's dug dwelling
- infestationPest takeover situation
- ectoparasiteOrganism feeding on host externally
host · larvae · nymph · ova · life cycle · arthropod · parasitology · microscopy · reinfestation · tunneling
contagious
Transmissible between people
- contactCommunication or physical touch
- skin-to-skinUnclothed bodily touching
- spreadableAble to be spread
infectious · exposure · incubation · bedding · clothing · crowding · household · sexual contact · institutional · nursing home
permethrin
Synthetic bug-killing compound
- ivermectinAntiparasitic medication for worms
- lindaneOrganochlorine parasite killer
- topicalCurrently relevant or newsworthy
antipruritic · calamine · antihistamine · corticosteroid · retreatment · decontamination · prescription · cream · lotion
dermatitis
Inflammation of the skin
- eczemaInflammatory skin disorder
- differential diagnosisSystematic comparison of possible conditions
- misdiagnosisIncorrect identification of ailment
impetigo · folliculitis · urticaria · contact dermatitis · psoriasis · dermatologist · biopsy · lesion · pustule
endemic
Native to one area
- epidemicWidespread disease occurrence
- outbreakSudden eruption of trouble
- quarantineIsolation preventing disease transmission
hygiene · sanitation · surveillance · control · prevention · prophylaxis · epidemiology · notification · screening · overcrowding
- infectious diseasescholera, anthrax, malaria, measles, flu
- skin conditionseczema, psoriasis, hives, dermatitis, rash
- infectionsviral infection, bacterial infection, fungal infection, parasitic infection, bacteremia
- itchinessscratch, scratching, pruritus, itchy skin, scalp itch
- parasitestapeworm, roundworm, pinworm, hookworm, fleas
- pestsants, ant, bugs, cockroach, cockroaches
scabiesringworm
Fungal skin infection
athlete's foot · shingles · herpes · impetigo · cellulitis