Parasitic skin diseases

Achondroplasia refers to a developmental genetic disease of the bones and cartilage. Why does this congenital disorder occur and what are its characteristic manifestations?

Pediculosis is a contagious and infectious disease that most commonly occurs in school-age children. Lice attach to a person's skin, lay eggs (nits) and reproduce. The disease manifests itself by itching.

Scabies is a highly contagious skin infestation caused by the itch mite. It occurs mainly in people with poor hygiene. It commonly causes smaller epidemics in various sanitary facilities.