At a very young age, children are very vulnerable to parasites or insects cause health problems. After the children playing outside the house, be sure to clean and wash her children's clothing to avoid parasitic infection.
Beware types of parasite causing the infection which often affects children, as reported by Parenting, Friday (15/02/2013) the following:
1. Pinworms
Pinworms can cause intestinal infections, the physical characteristics are white, about half an inch long and about the size of a very thin thread. Pinworm eggs can hatch in the small intestine and colon move to the baby. Adult female worm, out of the intestine at night to lay their eggs outside the anus.
You can even see the pinworms around the anus, panties, or litter. Children can be affected by pinworms if playing in a dirty place, where pinworm eggs to stick under the child's fingernails and last up to 2 weeks. Then, the eggs can be ingested and get into the gut of children.
Children infected with pinworms will feel itching in the anus when night, when the female worms lay eggs. If your child has these symptoms, consult a doctor who will usually be prescribed a single dose of anti-parasitic and a second dose after 2 weeks.
You also need to take pinworm medicine for the whole family as it can also infect adults. Soak clothes of children who have been infected with pinworms in hot water before washing. Wash all bedding, linen, toys, and towels children as often as possible at least 3 weeks.
2. Lice
Ticks are blood-sucking parasites that often live on the scalp and hair. Fleas lay eggs and attach their eggs at the base of hair that has a life cycle in the human head for one to three weeks.
If lice thrive on the child's head, he will feel itchy and constantly scratching the scalp. Lice is spread through head to head interaction, hats off to the hats, pillows to the head, or a comb to the head. These parasites can even live for several days without human contact.
Most doctors agree the use of pesticides to repel lice shampoo from the child's head. Another option is a more natural with olive oil, tea tree oil, or petroleum jelly, which makes lice suffocate. Soak the sheets, pillow cases, clothes and comb with hot water before washing to be free of fleas.
3. Ringworm fungus
Ringworm fungi usually form a large circle on the skin that is red and very itchy. Mushrooms are very fond of the area moist warm skin as well as skin folds. Ringworm can be triggered by a wet towel, exercise mat, and swimwear.
Unfortunately, ringworm can spread to different parts of the body by scratching. Beware if the child's skin looks red, scaly, and itchy rash. Ringworm can be treated by applying an antifungal cream can be obtained at the pharmacy.
But if the infection is persistent and lasts longer than 2 weeks, your doctor may prescribe a killer fungus. Be sure to diligently wash all towels, linens, swimwear, and other children's clothing.
4. Scabies mites
Scabies is caused by tiny mites that burrow into the skin and cause intense itching, which is usually worse at night. Mites tend to dig the skin in the hands, feet, and waist.
Scabies is easily spread through contact with an infected person, such as hugging or holding hands. Transmission can also occur with towels, clothing, bed linen, and other goods used interchangeably with an infected person. Just as pinworms, scabies can also attack the entire family.
If the child feels incredible itching sensation and small holes appear on the skin, consult a doctor so as not to leave scars that interrupt. Your doctor will prescribe anti-scabies lotion and an antihistamine to help relieve itching.
Wash all clothes, bed linen, and towels that have been used by children in the past three days.
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