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.
2006-11-28 09:41:45
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answered by Squeegee 5
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i had to take the pill ivermectin for scabies as i am very sensitive to the pesticides and can not be near them. I got scabies from being in a hospice. Both my mom and I live together and we both got it and were treated. Also after treated it will take a while for your skin to heal so dont keep reapplying any cream- just let the skin heal- my skin doctor says im clear but i have some itching still - my holistic doctor said it is the post scabies the skin and nerves healing and also some other fungal issues i got from it- but you need to go to a skin doctor and also bag up your clothing for four days- they cant live over 72 hours off body-
2016-03-05 02:32:13
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answered by julia 1
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You should go to your doctor and get a prescription called Quail or Quale. I'm not sure how it's spelled but it sounds just like I typed it, like the bird. You can only get it by prescription too.
2006-11-28 09:45:30
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answered by Erika 4
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