Contagious skin disorders

• Highly irritating - itchy allergic reaction
• Burrow into the epidermis where they feed, lay eggs, defecate and urinate.

Signs and Symptoms include:

• Reddish or greyish lines on top of the epidermis
• Blisters

Three types of lice:

• Head
• Body
• Pubic

They spread by direct contact with someone who is infected.

They crawl instead of flying or jumping.

Ringworm:

• Small and ring like
• Red, scaly and itchy
• Come from direct contact with pets

Jock itch:

• Associated with damp and tight clothing
• More common in males

Athletes foot:

• Starts between the 3rd and 4th toe
• Foot burns and itches
• Dry and scaly skin on the toes
• Associated with warm, dark and humid conditions

Mycoses:

• Create infections called Tinea
• Treated with antifungal cream, tablets or powder