Symptoms and Illnesses
What You Need to Know
Acne (adults/teens)
Allergies
Blisters
Sore Throat
Anxiety
Mouth Ulcers
Smoking Cessation and Nicotine Withdrawal
Asthma
Bloating, Flatulence, and Aerophagia
Bruises, Ecchymoses, and Hematomas
Cold Sores or Oral Herpes
Acute Benign Bronchitis
Heartburn
Skin Burns
Hair Loss or Alopecia
Muscle Strain
Conjunctivitis, Eye and Eyelid Disorders
Constipation
Contraception
Corns, Calluses, and Soft Corns
Heatstroke or Sunstroke
Sunburn and Sun Allergy
Muscle Aches
Muscle Cramp
Cystitis and Urinary Tract Infection
Itching or Pruritus
Teeth and Gums
Mild depression
Seborrheic dermatitis
Acute diarrhea
Indigestion or dyspepsia
Pain
Osteoarthritis pain and other joint pain
Anal pain
Ear pain and earwax buildup
Back pain
Fatigue or asthenia
Fever
Folliculitis, boils, and carbuncles
Scabies
Influenza and flu-like illnesses
“Hangover”
Hemorrhoids (hemorrhoidal flare-ups)
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (difficulty urinating)
Insomnia (minor sleep disturbance)
Heavy legs
Sore throat
Seasickness, Motion Sickness
Bad breath or halitosis
Headaches and migraines
Athlete's foot or fungal foot infection
Nail fungus
Vaginal Yeast Infection or Vaginal Candidiasis
Nausea and Vomiting
Paronychia
Morning-After Pill
Insect Bites
Minor Wounds and Cuts
Head Lice, Nits, and Pubic Lice
Weight Gain and Obesity
Gastroesophageal Reflux
Painful Periods or Dysmenorrhea
Nasopharyngitis
Head Cold or Coryza
Hay Fever or Other Allergic Rhinitis
Nosebleeds or Epistaxis
Dry Mouth or Xerostomia
Dry Eyes
Spasmophilia
Pregnancy Tests
Stiff Neck and Neck Pain
Cough
Menopausal Disorders and Hot Flashes
Warts
Intestinal Worms
Vertigo
Scabies Scabies is a contagious disease that develops after intimate, prolonged contact, but it sometimes spreads through indirect contact (for example, contaminated bedding). Do not let it take hold! What you need to know Scabies is a fairly common skin disease caused by a parasite, Sarcoptes scabiei. This parasite burrows small tunnels under the skin, forming tiny tracks that end in minute blisters visible to the naked eye. The parasite causes itching all over the body, especially between the fingers, on the wrists, under the armpits, in the elbow creases, and on and around the genitals. The itching is particularly intense at night (nocturnal pruritus), because the parasite is very sensitive to heat and becomes highly active once warm in your bed. As a result, you scratch, causing skin lesions that can become infected. What not to do Do not self-medicate; see your doctor if: - There is no known reason for you to be scratching. - The itching is intense, especially at night in the warmth. - You have what look like small blisters on the skin. Several courses of treatment are sometimes needed to eradicate scabies. If the first treatment fails, it is best to see your doctor. Good practices If you are infected with scabies: - Wash sheets, pillows, and the whole family’s clothing at a minimum of 60°C (140°F) after first dusting them with an insecticide and leaving them in a sealed bag for 48 hours. Do the same for fabrics that cannot be washed: apply insecticide (leave for 48 hours), then dry-clean. - Make sure your partner and those around you disinfect themselves very carefully, otherwise scabies can come back. - Follow the prescribed treatments carefully. Medications Warning! Treat yourself only if you are sure it is scabies (for example, a recurrence). If in doubt, see your doctor. If scabies is confirmed, you can use one of the following medicines, and also treat those around you: - Permethrin 5% (TOPISCAB®) comes as a cream. Apply twice over the entire body, 8 days apart. It may cause dry skin and a burning sensation. - Benzyl benzoate 10% (Ascabiol®) is effective and well tolerated when applied correctly. Do not apply it to the neck, head, eyes, or genital mucous membranes. Take particular care around the genitals, as the product can cause a warming sensation. It can sometimes cause contact eczema with itching. If that happens, see your doctor. - The combination of esdepallethrine and piperonyl butoxide (SPREGAL®) may also be used. 40 Anti-scabies 40 TOPISCAB