What type of doctor should I see for my parasitic skin infection?

Donna Hill Howes, RN

Family Practitioner

If you suspect you have a parasitic skin infection, you should make an appointment with your family physician. For common parasites such as lice, infections can be treated by your primary care doctor. If you have experienced complications from your parasitic skin infection, your doctor may refer you to a specialist depending on what the complication is and its severity.

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Parasitic Infections

Parasitic infections begin when a person comes into contact with a disease-causing parasite like tapeworms, roundworms. You can contract these types of infections through contact with contaminated food, soil or water, often in tropical regions. Symptoms of parasitic infections can include digestive problems, irritability, chronic fatigue, acne, rashes, sleep problems, anemia, muscle cramps, allergies and headaches. While there is no vaccine, treatment for parasites can include medications or topical applications.

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