HEAD LICE INFORMATION SHEET
Information sheet for parents about strategies to control head lice. Many head lice infections cause no symptoms, and probably less than half cause itch. So you have to LOOK to find out if your child has head lice. Do not rely on itching and ... [... more]
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Scabies - Better Health Channel.
Scabies is caused by small mites that burrow into the skin. The skin reacts to the mites, causing red itching bumps or blisters to form. If you develop scabies, your sexual partners and all members of your household should also be treated with a ... [... more]
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Head lice need to be treated,
Help! You think you might have head lice! Your scalp is itching and you can feel them running around on your head. It is an absolute disaster, and you really do not want anyone to know, not even your mum!!!!! If you are feeling a bit itchy after ... [... more]
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Dandruff and itching scalp
Dandruff describes scaling and itching of the skin on the scalp. Dandruff causes white flakes on the scalp. Medicated or anti-dandruff shampoos can help. Seborrhoeic dermatitis has similar symptoms to dandruff. Cradle cap in babies is a form of ... [... more]
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Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmissible infection (STI) caused by the organism Trichomonas vaginalis. Vaginal discharge may be accompanied by burning and itching. If you have trichomoniasis, you will need antibiotics to clear up the ... [... more]
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Hives explained
Hives (urticaria) is a skin rash characterised by circular weals of reddened and itching skin. It is an allergic reaction, which means the immune system responds to a substance as if it were toxic. The most common trigger is an infection but ... [... more]
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Haemorrhoids - Better Health Channel.
Haemorrhoids, or piles, are varicose veins of the rectum or anus. They are usually caused by years of straining on the toilet because of chronic constipation. Pregnancy and heavy manual labour can also cause haemorroids. Symptoms include itching ... [... more]
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Dry eye - Better Health Channel.
Dry eye syndrome occurs when there aren't enough tears on the front of the eyes. Symptoms include itching, irritation and grittiness. People with dry eyes find it difficult to wear contact lenses. There is no cure, but the symptoms can be ... [... more]
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Thrush - Better Health Channel.
Vaginal thrush is a common infection caused by an overgrowth of a yeast called Candida albicans, which lives in the vagina. Symptoms may include vaginal itching or burning, a discharge, and stinging or burning while urinating. Specific vaginal ... [... more]
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Repeat the treatment 7 days later.
Crabs are tiny little lice that cause a lot of itching around the genitals, in the pubic hair and sometimes other coarse body hair (such as under arm hair). They're called crabs because they have little crab like legs that they use to hang on to ... [... more]
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Treatment should be repeated after one week.
Scabies is caused by tiny mites which burrow into the skin and can cause very bad itching. Scabies is not the result of being unclean. It can be spread from one person to another by close physical contact, especially in families. Public and ... [... more]
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Stephen Gilpin
The evil treasure hunter Damien Black needs some quick cash-so he robs the local bank. But Damien Black didn't figure Dave Sanchez into his plan. Dave's been itching to try out the Invisibility Ingot in his magical wrist band, and here's the ... [... more]
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