What do i do about pinworms?

Pinworms: Pinworms (enterobius) is treated with Mebendazole (or albendazole). Please see your pediatrician.

Need to treat: If you have pinworms, dont fret, they are actually quite commonly seen in practice. There are both prescription and non-prescription options available to treat pinworms. You can visit your local pharmacy and discuss with your pharmacist. Preventing reinfection is also quite important, including frequent handwashing, and routine washing of clothing and bedding.

Ingesting the eggs: Pin worm eggs are found in the bedding of affected patients, shed into their clothing from the skin around their anus where the adult worm lays them. The eggs are laid in a glue like substance that irritates the skin, so the kids are often scratching the area ; dispersing the eggs.If the patient or others touch their mouth with contaminated fingers, they get a dose of eggs ; start over.