People may wish to try treating pinworms, a type of parasite, with home remedies such as papaya, pumpkin seeds, garlic, carrots, wormwood, or coconut oil. However, there is little evidence to show ...

Pinworms involve infection by a parasitic worm that may live in the large intestine of a human. A child may contract the infection after unknowingly transferring the worms into their body from a ...

Q: I am a teacher at an elementary school. Several of the children in the kindergarten class were diagnosed as having “Fifth disease”. From what I know, it’s a viral infection that causes a rash. Can ...

Medically reviewed by Katlein Franca, MD Key Takeaways A pimply rash on the buttocks can be caused by irritants like tight clothes or bicycle riding.Home remedies like a cool compress or oatmeal bath ...