I want to know more about scabis due to my family members' condition?

Question

I am having scabies now and is being treated by applying the lotion daily at night only from neck to toes. All of my family members are treated with this lotion. My sister initially does not have red spots and itch. After she applied the lotion, she began to feel itchy and some red spots appear. As for me, after applying it for a week, I also feel itch and some red spots appear on my skin. What's wrong with this?

Answer 1

Scabies
(SKAY-bees)

What is scabies?

Scabies is an infestation of the skin with the microscopic mite Sarcoptes scabei. Infestation is common, found worldwide, and affects people of all races and social classes. Scabies spreads rapidly under crowded conditions where there is frequent skin-to-skin contact between people, such as in hospitals, institutions, child-care facilities, and nursing homes.

What are the signs and symptoms of scabies infestation?

* Pimple-like irritations, burrows or rash of the skin, especially the webbing between the fingers; the skin folds on the wrist, elbow, or knee; the penis, the breast, or shoulder blades.
* Intense itching, especially at night and over most of the body.
* Sores on the body caused by scratching. These sores can sometimes become infected with bacteria.

How did I get scabies?

By direct, prolonged, skin-to-skin contact with a person already infested with scabies. Contact must be prolonged (a quick handshake or hug will usually not spread infestation). Infestation is easily spread to sexual partners and household members. Infestation may also occur by sharing clothing, towels, and bedding.

Who is at risk for severe infestation?

People with weakened immune systems and the elderly are at risk for a more severe form of scabies, called Norwegian or crusted scabies.

How long will mites live?

Once away from the human body, mites do not survive more than 48-72 hours. When living on a person, an adult female mite can live up to a month.

Did my pet spread scabies to me?

No. Pets become infested with a different kind of scabies mite. If your pet is infested with scabies, (also called mange) and they have close contact with you, the mite can get under your skin and cause itching and skin irritation. However, the mite dies in a couple of days and does not reproduce. The mites may cause you to itch for several days, but you do not need to be treated with special medication to kill the mites. Until your pet is successfully treated, mites can continue to burrow into your skin and cause you to have symptoms.

How soon after infestation will symptoms begin?

For a person who has never been infested with scabies, symptoms may take 4-6 weeks to begin. For a person who has had scabies, symptoms appear within several days. You do not become immune to an infestation.

How is scabies infestation diagnosed?

Diagnosis is most commonly made by looking at the burrows or rash. A skin scraping may be taken to look for mites, eggs, or mite fecal matter to confirm the diagnosis. If a skin scraping or biopsy is taken and returns negative, it is possible that you may still be infested. Typically, there are fewer than 10 mites on the entire body of an infested person; this makes it easy for an infestation to be missed.

Can scabies be treated?

Yes. Several lotions are available to treat scabies. Always follow the directions provided by your physician or the directions on the package insert. Apply lotion to a clean body from the neck down to the toes and left overnight (8 hours). After 8 hours, take a bath or shower to wash off the lotion. Put on clean clothes. All clothes, bedding, and towels used by the infested person 2 days before treatment should be washed in hot water; dry in a hot dryer. A second treatment of the body with the same lotion may be necessary 7-10 days later. Pregnant women and children are often treated with milder scabies medications.

Who should be treated for scabies?

Anyone who is diagnosed with scabies, as well as his or her sexual partners and persons who have close, prolonged contact to the infested person should also be treated. If your health care provider has instructed family members to be treated, everyone should receive treatment at the same time to prevent reinfestation.

How soon after treatment will I feel better?

Itching may continue for 2-3 weeks, and does not mean that you are still infested. Your health care provider my prescribe additional medication to relieve itching if it is severe. No new burrows or rashes should appear 24-48 hours after effective treatment.

Answer 2

Be sure to clean all your bedding and use the head lice spray on furniture, mattresses and carpets.

Here's a site that give a lot of info on scabies.

Answer 3

Some of those lotions dry out the skin which results in an itch. I had scabies on my penis, and the same thing happened to me. I used a penis health creme to moisturize my skin down there and eventually the itch went away. The creme contained Vitamins A, C, D, E and shea butter. Find a product out there with similar ingredients and it should help.

Answer 4

I had scabies once, and the lotion the doctor prescibed me was about 100 bucks and you would use it only once. After using it the one time it was gone from me and my husband. I also had to change the sheets and stuff on my bed, and i bagged my clothes up for a while. Havent seen it since.

Answer 5

Scabies are normally found in the scalp and they are very contagious, unless the Dr gave you this lotion you should see him and do not share bath towels or wash clothes or meds with others.

Answer 6

I would wonder if your linen and beds are not still infected with the lice. It is hard to irradicate the body lice once they are in an area. All your linen, clothes, ect have to be boiled in bleach water. The bleach is not necessary but is an added thing to kill them.

They can even be living on your cloth chairs ect.

Answer 7

Sabies is highly contagious, so don't worry about it. A bunch of my friends have it. It's just itchy, no need to really worry about it.

This'll help.

http://www.webmd.com/hw/skin_and_beauty/hw171813.asp

Answer 8

my first daughters due date was on my sister in laws birthday, but she decided to come a week late, this baby wont share a birthday with anyone as its a time where no birthdays are happening in the family for quite a while.

Answer 9

It involves bugs. Don't try to solve it by yourself. See a doctor.

Answer 10

I understand you are on right treatment for scabies.You need not worry about those spots for they are part of drug reaction which will subside once you stop the lotion.