what do scabies look like and what treament should you use?

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I have had skin problems for 4 yrs and been to 4 to 5 dermtogists and my md. They have given me creams and drops of medication for my hair. I have tried antibacterial soap and tar shampoos but my scalp and skin is flaking and driving me crazy. One dr said granulomas Annulare: one told me Dermatis severe: one told me eczema neurotic itching. I need help bad................I thought maybe it was my medications lexapro, lowpressor for b/p lopid for my chlorestrol and I take ativan prn not often

Answer 1

It will not hurt to do the whole treatment for scabies since the lotion is just for killing the tiny bugs. But what are you going to do if it does not make the itching go away? Normal people if they just keep scratching day after day will damage their skin and it will be severe dermatitis and they will REALLY itch then. You need to think how to protect your skin from yourself. There are a ton of lotions and creams. Anything with steroid and oil could coat the raw nerve endings on your skin and promote healing and cut down on the itching sensation. Itching is really a form of pain. The skin nerves are complaining at a milder level when itching. Ice will numb a spot completely for a short time. Do not freeze skin spot for more than 15 or 20 min, Apply ice instead of itching. There is a skin anesthetic called Emla used to make the skin numb before you give an injection through that spot. Maybe a doctor will give you an Rx for some? Just to give the skin a chance to get well? You have to make your skin the first priority in your life and keep applying the healing creams no matter how tired of it you get. Get the movie Caro Diario and watch it. You have a fellow sufferer. The actor/director Nanni Moretti , most famous in Italy, itched for a whole year and saw a lot of skin doctors before he was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma. He is well now. So you cannot stop looking for the right doctor. When did this rash first start and what was it like then.? I had non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and had 11/2 years of the most terrible rashes before my lymph node was noticed to be large. If you think it might be lexapro go back the the doctor who gave it to you and negotiate to be off of it and on something else long enough to see if your skin improves. Try taking that ativan every night for a while a bedtime to try to not scratch at night and sleep well. You need to feel as well as possible. Do not give up. Good luck!

Answer 2

As you describe it it could be allergic reaction to your shampoo.Do patch testing, this will help you to find out what particular ingredient in your shampoo (or any stuff you are using in your hair ) is causing it. Scabies is caused by a mite. But this primarily targets extremities like your arms, legs,thigh..neck down. One sign of this is the red mark, a bump..that is sooo itchy. It is most itchy at bed time that you cant even sleep with it. For scabies, Kwell lotion is recommended. Hope this helps. God bless!

Answer 3

My whole family got infected with scabies when I was a teen. The night we were being treated with the lotion was the same night my parents were washing all the clothes, bedding, and towels. We all got fresh linens the night we were treated. We didn't get rid of it the first round so there was a few rounds of the lotion treatment. My parents just kept washing everything non-stop. Good luck with getting rid of them. Remember to put that cream EVERYWHERE or they will keep coming back.

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Answer 4

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 5

For the record, whatever your thinking of, its not called scabies. Scabies is a disease goats get which is similar to mad cow disease

Answer 6

They are little bugs that look like mini ticks. They like warm parts of the body like armpits and crotch.

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