Question 1

how can you tell the difference between sand mites and chigger bites?

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Where you got them.: Chiggers live in grass, brush, hay and other green spaces but they're active only in moderate temperatures (60 -90+ degrees.)  Sand mites (fleas) live in coastal, sandy soils and are more heat-tolerant.  Both are very tiny and both itch like crazy.  OTC non-sedating antihistamines and cortisone creams can ease the symptoms.  Your pharmacist can help you find the right medications.

Question 2

my son had scabies an now hes move out ive cleaning every where with beach im sacred in case i mite get it help iam so paparanoid?

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Scabies
: This is usually transmitted by direct skin to skin contact rather than from inanimate objects. You can read more about this on www.medicinenet.com/scabies/article.htm

Question 3

itchy rash that comes and goes all day long. different spots all the time. they look like goosebumps.what is it? my dr. said sand mites.

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Have you: Have you seen a dermatologist to get it evaluated? This way you can find out. You may need a skin biopsy.

Question 4

i have dust mite allergy ! and i want to go out of town ! which better for my allergy cold city or beach ?

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Beach: The beach would likely be better.  Dust mites tend to accumulate more in the winter due to the closing of the windows and poorer circulation.

To prepare you for your trip, i would discuss therapy options with your allergist/immunologist to make sure that you have minimal symptoms on your trip.  If you have not seen an allergist, i would recommend seeing one to confirm your allergies.

Question 5

whats the best treatment for scabies mites?

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5% permethrin cream: This cream is available by prescription and can be used in children as young as 2 months.  The cream should be massaged into the skin from scalp to legs and left on overnight, rinsed off in the morning.  All household contacts should be treated.  Then wash all your clothing and bedding in hot water.  You may need to repeat the cream in 1 week if itching persists.

Question 6

what can be done for mites?

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Lots: Dust mites a creatures that are related to tick and spiders. They are commonly found in upholstered furniture and bedding. There are dust mite covers that can be purchased for use on your bed. Google mission:allergy.

Question 7

what medications cure mites?

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Depends on the type: There are several different types of mites ranging from chiggers to scabies to bird/rodent mites
The treatment of scabies is with a cream placed on the skin and left overnight
For the other mites generally it is removal of the source and if they bite/infect to use anti-itch measures as they can cause intense reactions in some
Here is a great link explaining the different types
http://www2.ca.uky.edu/entomology/entfacts/ef637.asp

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: mite?

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Small: Any of various small or minute arachnids of the order acarina that are often parasitic on animals and plants, infest stored food products, and in some species transmit disease.

Question 9

what is the best way to deal with a mite infestation?

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Which mite?: Several kinds of mites are parasitic on humans: chiggers, scabies, and bird mites.  With chiggers, you want to keep grasses mowed and also treat clothing with tick repellant. If infested, take a soapy bath immediately & use antiseptic on welts. Scabies requires total body treatment of all family members living together, with kwell (lindane) or other antiparasitic product. http://tinyurl.com/llrhkom.

Question 10

what to do if i have spider mites on my venus fly trap!!!?

Accepted Answer

Treat the plant: As a medical doctor, I am not qualified to recommend a specific removal method for mites from your plants.  However, getting rid of them would be good as they often damage or kill the plant they are living on.

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