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How Can Pinworm Infestation Be Treated?
I have been treating for what I thought was pin worms with a natural product called diatomaceous earth. I have been using this stuff but I don t seem to be shedding it. Tried a prescription med. but turned out that you could buy it over the counter so I did two rounds to no avail. What would you recommend. I m also experiencing anal itching, pealing feet, and have developed white pustules on my cheeks and nose. Could this be something else?
Thu, 23 Aug 2018
Hello,
You can get rid of pin worms with the help of medications and household cleaning strategies. Medication: Your doctor can usually treat a pin worm infection effectively with oral medication. Since pin worms pass so easily from one person to another, everyone living in the household of an infected person usually needs treatment at the same time to prevent reinfection. Caregivers and others who have close, personal contact with the individual should also receive treatment. The most common and effective medications to treat pin worm infection are: 1. Mebendazole (Vermox), 2. Albendazole (Albenza), 3. Pyrantel Pamoate (Reese’s Pinworm Medicine). One course of medication usually involves an initial dose, followed by a second dose two to three weeks later. More than one course may be necessary to fully eliminate the pin worm eggs. Creams or ointments can soothe itching skin in the area around the anus.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr Sanjay Kini
You can get rid of pin worms with the help of medications and household cleaning strategies. Medication: Your doctor can usually treat a pin worm infection effectively with oral medication. Since pin worms pass so easily from one person to another, everyone living in the household of an infected person usually needs treatment at the same time to prevent reinfection. Caregivers and others who have close, personal contact with the individual should also receive treatment. The most common and effective medications to treat pin worm infection are: 1. Mebendazole (Vermox), 2. Albendazole (Albenza), 3. Pyrantel Pamoate (Reese’s Pinworm Medicine). One course of medication usually involves an initial dose, followed by a second dose two to three weeks later. More than one course may be necessary to fully eliminate the pin worm eggs. Creams or ointments can soothe itching skin in the area around the anus.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr Sanjay Kini
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