Synonym(s)
purpura pulicosa
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Infestation of humans with fleas of the genus Pulex.
General therapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Fleas are killed by insecticides. Prophylaxis with insect repellents is recommended. It may be necessary to have your home renovated by an insect control specialist or to use foggers, which are available from your vet.
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Blande, drying and cooling therapy with Lotio alba. In case of itching addition of 3-5% polidocanol e.g. polidocanol cream 2-5%, R200 or 1% menthol ( menthol solution). If no improvement, short-term glucocorticoid-containing emulsions or creams R123 R120 R030.
Internal therapyThis section has been translated automatically.
In case of severe itching, a more moderate setting to oral antihistamine such as levocetirizine (e.g. Xusal) 1 tbl/day, desloratadine (e.g. Aerius) 1 tbl/day or cetirizine (e.g. Zyrtec) 1 tbl/day 1 tbl p.o.
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Antiparasitosa; Arthropods; Betamethasone valerate emulsion hydrophilic 0,025/0,05 or 0,1 % (nrf 11.47.); Hydrocortisone cream 0.5-2.0% (w/o); Polidocanol cream 2-5%; Polidocanol zinc oxide shaking mixture 3/5 or 10% (nrf 11.66.) [white/skin coloured].; Purpura pulicosa;Outgoing links (15)
Antihistamines, systemic; Betamethasone valerate emulsion hydrophilic 0,025/0,05 or 0,1 % (nrf 11.47.); Cetirizine; Desloratadine; Fleas; Hydrocortisone cream 0.5-2.0% (w/o); Hydrocortisone emulsion hydrophilic 0.5-1; Levocetirizine; Menthol; Menthol solution 1%; ... Show allDisclaimer
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