Suggest Treatment For An Infestation Of A Parasite On Skin

Posted on Tue, 14 Apr 2015

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Tue, 14 Apr 2015 Answered on

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Question : I had to ware a depends for awhile I'm setting on the tolit when I seen something move in them it was these bugs pretty fast so I took them off start to get another depends when I seen more in them they have move up to my beard and hair they like my ears and they are laying kind lite golden color eggs at first theresmall then long and flat have any idea what they might and a way to get rid of them

Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Serious infestation

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for contacting HCM with your health care concerns.

You are noticing an infestation of a parasite on your skin. I can not give you a diagnosis through this forum. You need to seek medical attention to get a sample of the eggs or bug. You could have lice infestation and a doctor will need to actually observe the infestation to be able to treat it properly. There is a local topical solution that can be used to kill off the infestation.

In summary
1. Lice infestation
2. Seek medical attention for treatment

I hope I answered your question

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ronald Schubert (1 hour later)

These bug are way bigger than lice move way faster and nibble at my skin

Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Infestation

Detailed Answer:
Since I am not able to really see the bugs I am only guessing as to what they are. I think you need to see your doctor to get a better and more conclusive diagnosis.

Another possibility is bed bugs but they would not live on your skin, or crab lice which are bigger than regular lice but only stay in the genital area.

Sorry I can't give you any additional information

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar