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Sarcoptic Mange
Sarcoptic mange is a skin disease caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei mite. The mite burrows into the skin, where it lives and feeds. Symptoms of sarcoptic mange include intense itching, hair loss, and skin lesions. The mite can spread to other animals, as well as people. Treatment for sarcoptic mange includes topical or systemic medications, and in severe cases, surgery.
Demodicosis
is a skin disease caused by a mite Demodex folliculorum. These mites are parasites that live in the hair follicles of humans. They are transferred from one person to another through skin-to-skin contact. The mites feed on the sebum (oil) that is produced by the skin. They can cause skin inflammation, hair loss, and secondary bacterial infections. Demodicosis is most commonly seen in people with weakened immune systems, such as those who are HIV-positive or have cancer. Treatment for demodicosis usually involves antibiotics to kill the mites, and sebum-reducing medications to help keep the mites under control.
Demodex Folliculorum
Demodex folliculorum is a small, cigar-shaped mite that lives in the hair follicles of humans. It is one of two species of demodex mites that live on humans, the other being Demodex brevis. D. folliculorum is found in greater numbers on the face, especially around the eyelashes, and less frequently on other parts of the body.
Demodex mites are parasites that feed on the sebum (oil) that is produced by the skin. They are thought to play a role in the development of acne and other skin conditions. D. folliculorum is also believed to be a vector for the transmission of certain bacterial and viral infections.
Sarcoptic Mange
Sarcoptic mange is a skin disease caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei. The mite burrows into the skin, and causes severe itching. The mite can also cause hair loss, and skin lesions. Sarcoptic mange is highly contagious, and can be spread from animals to humans, and from humans to animals. Treatment includes antibiotics, antiparasitic drugs, and steroids.
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Treatment For Mange in Dogs
There are a few different types of mange that can affect dogs, each of which is treated differently.
The most common type of mange is caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei mite, and is called sarcoptic mange. This type of mange is highly contagious and causes intense itching. Treatment for sarcoptic mange generally involves the use of topical medications, such as dips or sprays, that kill the mites.
Another type of mange, called demodectic mange, is caused by a different type of mite, the Demodex canis mite. This type of mange is not as contagious as sarcoptic mange, but can still cause itching. Treatment for demodectic mange generally involves the use of topical medications or antibiotics.
In some cases, mange can also be treated with ultraviolet light therapy or surgery.
