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I have had quite a few bad falls due to rsd & i'm weak on left side due to mild strokes, where i picked up pinworm inf. took med but its under my nail?

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Person to person: The only way to get pinworm is by contamination from fecal material passed to the mouth. The treatment is oral drug given once and repeated 2 weeks later. Trim your nails if you think you're reinfecting yourself (which is possible). Wash your hands thoroughly whenever you handle toilet paper.

Answered 11/27/2013

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Probably not pinworm: Pinworm is almost exclusively found among children ; those associated with them. Pruritus ani is due to fecal soiling. Use a skin lotion such as aveeno (oatmeal) or eucerin on kleenex or bathroom paper to clean the anal skin. Clean inside the anal area. Do it several times a day, especially if you feel wet or itchy or irritated. Always clean this way after a bowel movement.

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If I keep my child's nails short can I prevent spread of pinworm eggs?

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