Tag: parasitology
Wiggling Worms Infest this Woman’s Hair, Destroying it in the Process: Where She Can Seek Help
“Horsehair worms are in my hair destroying it,” starts this reader in her submission to us. She shares her story regarding the creatures that have been in her hair and stomach, and states that she “can’t deal much longer.”
Strange Infestation Occurs Under the Skin of Man: Medical Consultation is Advised
“I have a very strange infestation under my skin,” states this reader concerning the “black, worm-like creatures” he details in his submission. He includes no pictures with his query, but he does give plenty of context, and asks that we give him ideas for how to get rid of this infestation.
Moth Infestation Spawns Concerns Over Parasites
“We seem to have an infestation of moths and what we’re thinking might be larvae,” states this reader in her submission regarding the array of photos below. Our reader wonders if the appearance of this moth and its larvae could be connected to parasites “in some way.”
Worms Crawl Through This Woman’s Skin and Lay Eggs in Her: Medical Consultation is Advised
“What kind of work will do its best to crawl in the skin and leave you with eggs coming out of your skin?” asks this reader in her submission. When she blows her nose, “egg-like things” come forth, and she is understandably “scared” for herself.
Worms Masquerade as Reflections of Light and Plague this Woman’s Body: Medical Consultation is Advise
“This creature can pretend to be light reflecting in hair,” states this reader concerning the “weevil”-like creatures she has been finding all over her body. She wonders if they are plaster bagworms and hopes that we can shed some light on her issue.
Red Larva is Indeed a Bloodworm, Though Concerns About Parasites are Raised
“Is this a bloodworm or a parasite?” asks this reader in his submission regarding the creature photographed below. The critter in question appears to be a bright red color, with a thin, segmented body that is seemingly quite bendy.
Tiny White “Parasites” Plague Man: Where He Can Seek Medical Advice
“For about two years now, I’ve been covered in what appears to be different parasites,” states this reader in his submission concerning the “tiny white things” that “crawl all over” his skin. Our reader does not ask any specific questions, but we will do our best to help him with his situation nonetheless.
Woman and Family Plagued By White Larvae Should Seek Medical Advice
“I’ve been dealing with this issue for 4 years now” starts this reader from Chesapeake in her submission. She and her family have been putting up with with larvae coming from their hair and bodies, and our reader asks for our help.
Man Suspects Parasites After Getting Lumps on his Back; Where to Go for Help
“Are there instances where a worm can be big enough for you to feel them traveling through your body?” this reader asks in relation to a medical issue he has been suffering from. After discovering “several lumps all over [his] back”, our reader is concerned that he is experiencing an “infestation” and asks that we help him.
Purplish-brown Worm-like Creature Found in Toilet Could Be a Black Cutworm
“I found this worm/larva in the toilet bowl on top of one of my bowel movements,” says this reader about the purplish, brown creature in the photo below. He has no idea if the creature came from him or if it was already in the toilet, and he asks if we can identify it for him.
Tadpole-looking Organism Falls Off Man’s Face: Medical Consultation is Encouraged
“This tadpole-looking thing fell off my face while washing it”, says this reader about the oddly-shaped, black object in the photo below. “I think there were more but I only salvaged one to take a photo of. What is it?”
An Array of Organisms Discovered in Stool: Where to Go for Help
A reader from Portugal writes to us after finding the organisms pictured below in her stool. The organisms vary in size and color, some being black/dark brown with segmentation along their ‘backs’, while others are a beige brown with a smoother body.
Woman with Crunchy Hair and Pod-like Organisms Living on Scalp Should Indeed Consult a Specialist
“I have had a scalp and hair problem for a bit now” begins this reader in her submission concerning the “pod-like things” she has been finding in her hair. Our reader asks for our advice on the issue, and wonders if she should consult a specialist.
Dark Brown Worm Found in Toilet May Be a Drain Fly Larva, Though Concerns About Parasites are Raised
“What are these worms and should we be worried?” asks this reader, who is worried that the worms are inside her and the people who have used the toilet. The creature, who was found “swimming in [her] toilet”, seems to be a dark-brown color, with a brighter, yellowish tail/head (though it is difficult to tell).
Gray-black Bug That Came Off Skin May be a Flea Larva
“I have been dealing with bedbugs, fleas and possibly head lice for 9 weeks,” reports this reader in his submission. He asks that we identify the gray-black organism pictured below, which appears to have a frail body and a bulbous, black head.
Organisms Melt Into the Skin of Woman in Portland Who May Wish to Consult a Parasitologist
“What are these and how do I get rid of them?” asks this reader in Portland, Oregon. She refers to organisms that have been plaguing her for almost five years, showing up in her hair, eyes, ears, feet, skin, stool and urine.
Man with GI Issues Worries About Parasites; Where He Can Find Help
“I coughed this up” states this reader in his submission concerning the glossy-white organism pictured below. He worries that he suffers from a parasite after his dog also had a worm, and hopes that we can help him with his issue.
Iridescent, Curvy Parasites Pollute This Woman Who Wants Proper Medical Attention
“I am polluted with this parasite,” starts this reader in her submission to us. What she describes as an “iridescent, curvy, wiggly worm” has been causing her trouble for a year and a half, and she writes to us to find out what it is she can do about her situation.
Man Seeks Help for Potentially Parasitic Worms After People Online Tell Him They are Horsehair Worms
“I’m scared to death,” states this reader, who writes to us in a call for help. After consulting people online, he has been told that he has “horsehair nematomorpha”, even though doctors have told him that it is impossible.
Man Faces Infestation of Organisms for Years and Seeks Help
A man in Sanford, Maine reaches out to us in need of help as he has been dealing with organisms that his body has ‘extruded’ for years. These organisms include the matter in the photos below, as well as “hairlike worms coming out of [his] knuckles” and eggs coming out of his mouth.