Skin Parasites – The Parasites from Hell

Among the most disgusting parasites that thrive in the human body are those that feed on your skin. They seem to crawl under your skin and are quite resistant to any form of traditional medical treatments. Even taking extremely hot baths can only relieve the itching for a few hours. What’s worse is that they are highly contagious and everything in your environment becomes contaminated once you are infected. It is no wonder then why they are called parasites from hell.

Skin parasites are usually transmitted through direct contact with either the mites or feces of infected animals. It can also be indirectly transmitted simply by touching anything that has come into contact with an infected individual – clothes, furniture, jewelry, etc. It is a good thing then that there is a very low incidence of this type of parasite infection.

Among all kinds of these parasites, Morgellons is the one that has gained the most attention from mainstream media. The most common symptoms of this infection are relentless itching, rashes and lesions that never seem to heal. Sufferers have also reported developing black specs on their skin along with fibers that look like loose cotton balls. In severe cases, the sufferer may even cough up worms or larvae. What’s unfortunate is that diagnostic tests to specifically identify these parasites and medical treatment options for the infection are yet to be discovered.

Lyme disease is another scary condition brought on by skin parasites. It is also passed along usually through common infecting organisms like mites. The scariest part is that this can develop in conjunction with Morgellons, making the infection a double whammy for sufferers. While no cure has yet been identified for any skin infection caused by parasites, a combination of medical treatment and proper hygiene practices can keep the symptoms at bay.

This makes it doubly important to consult your doctor as soon as you notice symptoms of these infections. He can help you come up with an effective program to relieve the symptoms even if the infection itself cannot be totally cured. You will need to address important questions like what types of skin cream or lotion you should apply, how you should bathe and how you should clean your surroundings in order to prevent further infection or worse, infecting others.