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Parasitic Skin Infections

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Parasites on the skin are usually small insects or worms that burrow into the skin to live there or lay their eggs.

There are many types of parasitic skin infections that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.

If you cannot find the information in which you are interested, please visit the Dermatology Related Web sites page to view a list of Web sites that may contain additional information on that topic.

Scabies
Lice

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