Question 1

can ivermectin treat humans with bird mites?

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You are asking about: A very complex & difficult problem.  Please read this article:  http://www.Birdmites.Org/strategies.Html.  It will tell you a number of approaches to treating bird mites on humans  but as for treating them on your body, you will need eradicate them in your area (a difficult process).

Question 2

can bird mites be seen on human skin without magnification?

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Bird parasites: Yes, unfortunately sometimes the parasites that affect other animals can affect humans. There are ticks and other insects that might "cross paths" so to speak if you are interacting closely with these species. For the most part, it is nothing to worry about, but certainly can be alarming seeing these bugs crawling. Avoidance is my best recommendation. If bitten- then talk to your doc or HTap doc.

Question 3

are bird mites contagious and can they live on human host? is there a cream to use to kill them off your body?

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Not usually: However they can cause an intensely itching rash. They don't stay in your body however.  Depending on the extent of the skin rash, topical cortisone cream or oral steroid may be required to calm the rash down.

Question 4

can bird mites stay on human skin a period of time even if away from the infested area? can you see them crawling on the skin?

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See below: You can see them crawling but they are very tiny,no larger than the period at the end of this sentence. They bite but don&#x27;t burrow into skin or draw blood from humans. They wash off easily.

Question 5

can bird mites cause diseases in humans ?

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Mites?: Not mites that i know of but mostly diseases from droppings of their excrement, like from pigeons or also salmonella from raw chick eggs rarely from pets. See cdc.Gov/my pets/...Birds.Htm.

Question 6

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 7

what is the best treatment for wood mites bites?

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Trombiculidae: Itching can be helped with topical corticosteroids and antihistamines as well as hot showers or baths. In cases of severe dermatitis or secondary infection with chigger bites, a doctor should be consulted. Some apply petroleum jelly or painting nail polish over the chigger bite under the false belief that the nail polish will suffocate the chiggers under the skin, but it does not work that way.

Question 8

is demotex mites for real..i went for scalp treatment n they say i have it n nees to do every week scalp treatment. not sure how true is this?

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Demodex mites: Demodex is a genus of tiny parasitic mites that live in or near hair follicles of mammals. Two living on humans have been identified; demodex folliculorum and demodex brevis, often called eyelash mites. Infestation with demodex is common, usually doesn't cause any symptoms, although occasionally secondary infection can occur. Suggest ignore them.

Question 9

scabies: new mites showing 5 hours after treatment? is this normal?

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Microscopic: Mites are basically invisible to the human eye. Lice , however , can be seen on the skin or hair.

Question 10

what is the best treatment medications for someone who suffers from indoor allergies (dust mites,pets) ?

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: The same as any outdoor allergies. There are several families of antihistamines, some sedating and some not, some short acting (hours) some long acting (day+). There are nasal steroids OTC that are helpful to many. You find a product that works for you that fits your lifestyle. There is no one best product.

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