What are scabies? What do they look like and how do u get rid of them?

Answer 1

you can't see them,they burrow under the skin and are highly contageous. It starts off as a few itchy small spots and before you know it, you're driven mad by the itch and lots more spots follow. The mite likes to borrow in skin creases, between fingers,back of the knees,but is'nt too fussy. You may be able to buy some cream at a pharmacy. I got mine on prescription. Yes, I had them ! My little niece brought them back from another kid in nursery and kindly shared them with me ! The cream is also used for "crabs". The chemist was full when my prescription was being drawn up and the pharmacist said in a very loud voice " Cover yourself in the cream if it's scabies,but for crabs......" I grabbed the cream and ran. The itch does get worse,before it gets better.Bedding has to be washed,all your clothes,and don't share towels.

Answer 2

Scabies is a skin infection caused by an infestation with the microscopic Sarcoptes scabei parasitic mite.

The typical treatment for scabies involves applying 5% permethrin cream or lotion (Elimite) to a child's entire body from the neck down. Keep in mind that infants may need to have their head treated too, including their hairline and scalp. The cream or lotion is left on for 8-14 hours and then washed off and then a second treatment may be needed a week later. Close contacts, including all family members, should also be treated at the same time.

Answer 3

I think they are little red bugs that you can get from walking through the woods. The actually burrow under your skin and itch like mad. The only way to get rid of them is to smother them but you need a doctors help.

Here's some good info:

"Scabies is a contagious (catching) disorder of the skin caused by very small, wingless insects or mites called the Human Itch mite or Scabies itch mite Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis (Hering). The female insect burrows into the skin where she lays 1 - 3 eggs daily. A very small, hard to see, zigzag blister usually marks the trail of the insect as she lays her eggs. Other more obvious symptoms are an intense itching (especially at night) and a red rash that can occur at the area that has been scratched. The most common locations for scabies are on the sides of fingers, between the fingers, on the backs of the hands, on the wrists, heels, elbows, armpits, inner thighs and around the waist (belt line). If untreated, the female will continue to lay eggs for about five weeks. The eggs hatch and the new mites begin the cycle all over again. The mites themselves are too small to be seen without magnification. One of the great problems with scabies always has been misdiagnosis. Scabies is spread by personal contact, e.g., by shaking hands or sleeping together or by close contact with infected articles such as clothing, bedding or towels. It is usually found where people are crowded together or have frequent contact, and is most common among school children, families, roommates, and sexual partners. Scabies can be spread by the insect itself or by the egg. Prompt action is required to rid a person of the insects and eggs. Sulfur has been used (6 - 10% in lotion or cream) since Roman times as a scabicide, but you might be allergic.

If you think your child or someone else in the family has scabies - Try a sauna and/or try bathing, washing or soaking in diluted Lice R Gone® Shampoo, Safe Solutions, Inc. Enzyme Cleaner with Peppermint, or sulfur and/or borax - then call your medical provider to be sure you are no longer infected.

If you are still infected, your medical provider or doctor may prescribe a pesticide (poison) lotion - use the prescribed (poison) lotion on the body (from the neck down) of the affected person(s). Follow the instruction on the bottle - very carefully. Try Lice R Gone® shampoo and/or Safe Solutions, Inc.'s Enzyme Cleaner with Peppermint and borax or a sauna first, if your doctor will allow it.

Examine all other family members carefully for the presence of scabies - use a magnifying glass."

Answer 4

Scabies is a skin infection caused by an infestation with the microscopic Sarcoptes scabei parasitic mite. Although distressing for parents, who associate conditions like scabies and head lice with poor hygiene, scabies is actually fairly common and affects children of all races and social classes.
Symptoms
After being exposed to someone with scabies, it can take 4-6 weeks for a rash to develop, which appears as:
little red bumps, nodules, or pimple like irritations, which are most commonly located on the webbing between children's fingers, on the inner part of their wrist, under their arms, and on their elbows, knees, and along their belt line.
short zigzag or S shaped lines or burrows
sores, which can be caused by a secondary bacterial infection
In addition to the rash, the most characteristic symptom of scabies is that the rash is intensely itchy, especially at night.

Treatments
The typical treatment for scabies involves applying 5% permethrin cream or lotion (Elimite) to a child's entire body from the neck down. Keep in mind that infants may need to have their head treated too, including their hairline and scalp. The cream or lotion is left on for 8-14 hours and then washed off and then a second treatment may be needed a week later. Close contacts, including all family members, should also be treated at the same time.
Although the Elimite will kill the mites, your child may also need treatment for the rash. This can include topical steroid creams, oral antihistamines, and other anti-itch treatments.

Since the mites can live for 48-72 hours on clothing, bedding, towels, etc., should be washed in hot water and then dried in a hot dryer. Things that can't be washed can be placed in a plastic bag for a few weeks to make sure the mites have died. Furniture and carpeting should also be vacuumed carefully.

Answer 5

You need to scrape together the money to go to the doctor. What I found on the web is that scabies CANNOT jump from one person to another--they are passed by intimate contact. It could be that you have something else, especially if you get hot an sweaty during the day. In the meantime, I'd put some corn starch on your itchy places. I'd wash all of your bedding and vacuum the heck out of everything in your place and wash up everything that can be washed. Put your pillow in the dryer and let them run for about 30 minutes. Do the same with quilts, etc., that can't easily be washed. Maybe try some Fabreze allergen reducer. I'm starting to get itchy now. Best wishes.

Answer 6

Scabies: Infestation of the skin by the human itch mite, Sarcaptes scabies. The initial symptom of scabies are red, raised bumps that are intensely itchy. A magnifying glass will reveal short, wavy lines of red skin, which are the burrows made by the mites. Treatment is with any of several scabicide medications.

Answer 7

Scabies are tiny insects that burrow under the skin making you itch ...you can buy over the counter remedies at any drug store or chemist...the condition is highly infectious...

Answer 8

They are ichy and red dots. Go on line and and you can buy an 8 hour cream to get rid of it. elimite- something like that. Wash everything in ver hot water. You can get them from another person

Answer 9

They are pesky little buggers. Also goes by the name lice.
Easy to get rid of though.

Get a lotion from pharmacy and use as per directions. If left untreated, of course, it is uncomfortable and you infect others as well. They do jump from one head to other.

They are caused by improper personal hygiene.

Answer 10

http://www.safe2use.com/pests/scabies/scabies.htm