I work at a nursing home and one of the patients have it so i was just wondering what they are.
2006-10-28 14:28:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
scabies is a skin rash caused by a human itch mite for more info go to:www.safe2use.com/pests/scabies/scabies.
2006-10-28 14:40:31 · answer #1 · answered by ds 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scabies are little bugs that get into your skin, to live and feed.
I had them on my leg when I was 9
You get them from other kids.
They don't hurt just itch.
You get a lotion from pharmacy and rub it on twice a day for a week or two until they all die.
Not a big deal, you must be a clean person or they wouldn't want anything to do with your skin
2006-10-28 14:33:33 · answer #2 · answered by ABYSS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like mentioned above, they are parasites that live on your body. However they are not that easy to get rid of and are easily transmitted to others. My friend had one of her daughters bring them home from grammar/elementary school. The entire family contacted them, they had to wash all clothing in extremely hot water, all sheets in hot water and some items had to be thrown away or burned. Plus, usually a prescription medication is needed for all those affected. (No, I am not getting them confused with lice, I know all that has to be done also). She had five kids and has been through scabies a couple times and head lice several times, from the school system. (one year the school had to close down for a month due to lice outbreak that was so bad)
2006-10-28 14:42:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
scabies are a tiny parasite, that gets under your skin causing itching and bumps. It is the same type of parasite as crabs and head lice. The doctor will prescribe a lotion and or soap that contains a poison that will kill them. It is uncomfortable, hope you get that person some help.
2006-10-28 16:34:45 · answer #4 · answered by doris_38133 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are little mites that feed on and bury under the skin,they are really itchy,the area they are in will look all red and scaley.They are usually caused by being unclean and /or being in a bed that isnt clean and they can be transferred from one person to the other.Just put scabies in the search bar and you will get all the info for treatment etc
2006-10-28 16:28:10 · answer #5 · answered by g m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
scabies are little mites that live in your skin,you can find sighns of them between your fingers the webby part or your toes ,they can cauls itchyness and thin scabb lines mostly on your lower legs ,hard to get rid of .good luck.
2006-10-28 14:34:56 · answer #6 · answered by a1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋