Scabies
What Happened to Ivermectin? The Latest Disappoi…
I started writing about the drug ivermectin over 36 years ago. Back then it had the brand name Mectizan. Merck was giving it away in Africa to combat river blindness (onchocerciasis). We also gave it …
What Can I Do About the Itch of Scabies?
You know what it’s like to have an itch, right? Sometimes for no reason at all your back itches. That’s when a friend or partner can come to your rescue. A mosquito bite can itch. So can poison iv…
How Aysa, an AI App, Helped a Mother with her Ch…
Nicole Pharr is used to keeping a close eye on her daughter Madison’s skin. Madison is prone to eczema and has had highly sensitive skin since she was a baby. Still, Nicole was concerned after her d…
How Can You Get Rid of the Awful Itch of Scabies…
What causes itching? There are any number of causes, including allergic dermatitis (think poison ivy or poison oak) and drug reactions. Nonetheless, some of the most common and most persistent itches …