Harvest mites, better known as chiggers, are very irritating to the skin and almost impossible to see. Since it's not probably logical to tell people to never go outdoors, you have to dress to avoid chiggers. Wear long-sleeved shirts with...
Chiggers are a parasitic insect and closely related to ticks. These small bugs attach themselves to the skin and inject their saliva into your skin's cells. The saliva has a strong digestive enzyme that liquefies the skin cells, allowing them to...
There are a few different types of mites that can affect a hair follicle. Scabies are a common human skin mite that burrows into the skin and lays eggs. The larvae of the scabies mite can live in and feed off a hair follicle. Chiggers are the...
Any number of skin conditions can cause red, pimple-like bumps that inflame, clog or irritate your skin. According to MedlinePlus, immunity problems, genetics, allergies and environmental factors all can influence the skin's reactions. Skin...
Small red bumps on your child's leg can develop suddenly, and depending on the cause, may produce discomfort, such as itching and mild pain. It is important to educate yourself about the possible triggers and causes of red bumps developing on your...
A hike can invigorate the mind and body, but some people end up with blotchy, red ankles for their efforts. Most cases of red blotches around the ankles after hiking result from exposure to certain types of plants and insects. Fortunately, most...
A variety of illnesses, conditions and different types of animal bites can cause large red bumps to appear on your legs. It’s important to watch and record when the bumps occurred and what you were doing when they appeared. Record the size...
Most humans carry parasites on their skin. Parasitic organisms live on a host from which they take their nourishment. Human skin parasites live on or in the skin. Some organisms, such as mosquitoes, fleas and bedbugs, get nourishment from biting a...
Parents want to protect their children from bug and insect bites, but many times they have conflicted feelings about using bug spray on their kids, not wanting to expose them unnecessarily to harsh chemicals. Fortunately, there are insect...
At some point in your life, you may have developed bumps or lumps on the skin on your legs. There are many reasons for skin conditions to arise and often the cause is not obvious. Allergies, irritants, your genetic makeup and certain diseases and...
Pine tar, derived from pine trees, is actually impure turpentine, originally obtained by distilling the resins from the split fatwood of pine tree roots. Modern methods of obtaining the resins also include using steam pressure. Pine tar is a...
Typhus is a group of illnesses that share some commonalities. They are caused by species in the bacterial tribe Rickettsiae. The two typhus fevers are louse-borne typhus fever and murine typhus fever. Although they are caused by different...
An organism that lives on or in human skin and takes nourishment from its human host is considered a skin parasite. Some organisms, such as mosquitoes, fleas and bedbugs, get nourishment from biting a human but do not actually live on or in the...
Skin parasites can range from mites to chiggers to lice and crabs, all of which cause itching, irritation, embarrassment, and all-around misery for those infected and diagnosed with a parasitic infection. Parasites are defined by Merck.com as...
Concealing red bumps on the face is a difficult task. Whereas red bumps on other spots of the body can be covered with clothing, red bumps of the face are there for the world to see, and that can cause embarrassment. Self-diagnosis can be...
Bumps can appear anywhere on your body, often occurring at different locations on your skin. Bumps on the skin of your legs specifically may appear for a variety of reasons, from insect bites to razor irritation. Determining the cause of your skin...
You're more likely to encounter skin problems when the temperature soars, be it rashes, big bites or burns---it goes with the territory of being outdoors. Knowing how to prevent and---when all else fails---treat common conditions means you'll have...
The skin is your body's largest organ and it's also the least protected. Your skin is prone to injury, infections and reactions to contact. Random red bumps showing up on various parts of your skin could be caused by a number of different...
Graviola, or soursop, is the common name of a tropical fruit tree known botanically as Annona muricata. The 30-foot-tall bushy plant has had many traditional uses. The seeds have been used to kill head lice and the fruit juice to treat leprosy....
Those who enjoy fishing for bass in Texas might also appreciate the concept of buying an exclusive lake membership. The advantage is that membership gives fishing opportunities that might not be available on public lakes; the main ones are lake...
Allergies to meat are not especially common, but they are becoming better documented in clinical literature. In the case of a cured meat product like Canadian bacon, several factors need consideration. You might be allergic to the pork itself, but...
According to the Society for the Advancement of Education, 96 percent to 98 percent of people have mites in their hair. Mites are microscopic bugs that generally live in harmony with their human hosts. These tiny parasites feed on hormones, oils...
The majority of skin parasites are worms or very small insects that make your skin their home after burrowing into it, according to The Merck Manuals Online Medical Library. Some parasites live out their entire life cycle in your skin, while...
Hundreds of human parasites exist and can affect any area on the human body. Parasitic infection occurs in any age group, but young children are most susceptible because of risky hand-to-mouth behaviors. A parasite is an organism living on or in...
A variety of causes, from insect bites to fungal infections, can result in tiny red bumps on your feet. Socks and shoes can restrict the airflow to the area, creating damp, moist conditions that can make the bumps worse. Leaving the bumps...
Comprised of 31 square miles, St. Simons Island is the second largest of Georgia's 18 barrier islands. An operational lighthouse is open for tourists to climb. There are several miles of public beach as well as golf courses and tennis courts....
Gelatin is not one of the more common American food allergies, but neither is it especially rare. Any food containing proteins can be an allergy trigger, or allergen, and gelatin is very high in protein. You might think gelatin would be an easy...
Paris offers visitors public parks, biking and hiking trails, swimming and festivals. In his book "The New Rating Guide to Life in America's Small Cities," Kevin Heubusch declared Paris, Texas, the "Best Small Town in Texas." Health-conscious...
Staph in the nose is caused by a bacterium named Staphylococcus aureus, commonly called Staph. Staph is quite ubiquitous in normal life, and according to medical textbooks, "most newborns are colonized within the first week of life, 70 to 90...
