If there's a scabies burrow under the skin, the ink often remains, showing you a dark irregular line. Can scabies spread by scratching? Intense itching occurs in the area where the mite burrows. The urge to scratch may be especially strong at night. Scabies is contagious and can spread ...
Bed bugs spread by traveling on items from infested areas. They often travel in clothing or suitcases, but can also travel on furniture, boxes, or linens. There are many ways you can lower the risk of getting bed bugs: Inspect used items before bringing them into your home Inspect hotel r...
Callewaert and his colleagues are now formulating a more general brew of bacteria that could be used in place of a relative’s armpit scratchings. “It’s still very experimental, but I’m sure it can work,” he says. Until this is available, there are other ways you can impr...
and then gradually add certain foods back into your diet to see which ones cause a reaction. Many people have found that when they cut out eggs, for instance, it makes them (and their skin) feel a whole lot better. For example, I have a friend whose psoriasis went away after he stopp...