Crotamiton reduces scabies-related itching by blocking nerve signals and killing mites slowly. It's used when other treatments fail or cause irritation, offering relief where others can't.
Skin Parasite: Signs, Treatments, and What You Need to Know
When a skin parasite, a tiny organism that lives on or in the skin and feeds on human tissue or fluids. Also known as cutaneous parasite, it causes more than just itching—it can trigger rashes, sores, and even secondary infections if left untreated. Many people assume these bugs only affect unclean environments, but that’s not true. Scabies mites, head lice, and even pinworms can show up in homes, schools, and offices—anywhere people are in close contact.
Not all skin parasites are the same. scabies, a mite that burrows under the skin and lays eggs. Also known as Sarcoptes scabiei, it spreads through prolonged skin contact and causes a rash that gets worse at night. lice, tiny insects that cling to hair and feed on blood. Also known as pediculosis, they’re common in kids but don’t mean poor hygiene. And then there’s pinworms, intestinal worms whose eggs can migrate to the skin around the anus, causing nighttime itching. Also known as enterobiasis, they’re often mistaken for a skin issue when they start inside the gut. These aren’t just annoyances—they’re medical conditions that need the right treatment. Over-the-counter creams might help with lice, but scabies requires prescription medication. Misdiagnosing one for the other can make things worse.
What you do after diagnosis matters just as much as what you take. Washing bedding, vacuuming furniture, and avoiding close contact for a few days stops the cycle. People often forget that pets don’t carry human skin parasites—but shared towels, hats, and bedding do. If one person in the house has it, everyone should be checked. The real problem isn’t the bug itself—it’s how easily it moves from person to person.
In the posts below, you’ll find real-world advice on how to identify these bugs, what treatments work (and which ones don’t), and how to prevent them from coming back. Whether you’re dealing with itchy skin after a trip, your child came home from school with lice, or you’ve been told you have scabies—there’s something here that will help.