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Sarcoptes scabiei (/sɑː r ˈkɒptiːz skeɪˈbiːaɪ/ Traditional English pronunciation of Latin) or the itch mite is a parasitic mite found in all parts of the world that burrows into skin and causes scabies. Humans become infested by Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis; [ 1] other mammals can be infested with different varieties of the mite.
The symptoms of scabies are due to an allergic reaction to the mites. [2] Often, only between 10 and 15 mites are involved in an infection. [2] Scabies is most often spread during a relatively long period of direct skin contact with an infected person (at least 10 minutes) such as that which may occur during sexual activity or living together.
Uncombable hair syndrome ( UHS) is a rare structural anomaly of the hair with a variable degree of effect. It is characterized by hair that is silvery, dry, frizzy, wiry, and impossible to comb. [ 4] It was first reported in the early 20th century. [ 5] It typically becomes apparent between the ages of 3 months and 12 years. [ 6]
Delusional parasitosis (DP) or delusional infestation[ 2] is a mental disorder in which individuals have a persistent delusion that they are infested with living or nonliving agents, such as parasites, insects, or bacteria, when no such infestation is present. [ 3] Individuals may present with dermatologic symptoms, such as excoriation or ...
Specialty. Dermatology. Pseudofolliculitis barbae ( PFB) is a type of irritant folliculitis that commonly affects people who have curly or coarse facial hair. [ 1] It occurs when hair curls back into the skin after shaving, causing inflammation, redness, and bumps. [ 2][ 3] This can lead to ingrown hairs, scarring, and skin discoloration.
Head lice infestation, also known as pediculosis capitis, is the infection of the head hair and scalp by the head louse ( Pediculus humanus capitis ). [ 6] Itching from lice bites is common. [ 5] During a person's first infection, the itch may not develop for up to six weeks. [ 5]
Streptomyces scabiei. Streptomyces scabiei (also wrongly named Streptomyces scabies) [ 1] is a streptomycete bacterium species found in soils around the world. [ 2] Unlike most of the 500 or so Streptomyces species it is a plant pathogen causing corky lesions to form on tuber and root crops as well as decreasing the growth of seedlings.
While there hasn’t been enough research to say whether it can aid in hair growth for sure, there have been a few promising studies. One 2014 Korean study using mice found that peppermint oil led ...