HELP! Please please please!!?

Question

Someone i know has had scabies, from another person they know. The person who i know, chose to take care of it, and said it was under control, so I thought I had no worries. But i now have a rash near my beltline, and am not sure if i am allergic to my belt buckle, or is it is scabies! I have read on the internet, and yes, i am going to a doctor ASAP, hopefully tomorrow morning. It is not very itchy at the moment,but was a few days ago. I have been puttin rubbing alcohol and polysporin on it for the past 2 days or so, until i can get to the doctor.Does anyone know if this is good? I am terribly scared and horrified :(

Yes, i am going to go to the doc. But ive been reading so many horror stories about how some people have had it for years and nothing seems to work.. i feel like i should be hyperventalating... almost am :| :'(

Yes ive read alot of what you wrote. It is re assuring though. But i have also read alot of scary stuff ..
I just hope that if i do this, is will go away. I am sooooo paranoid right now.

vitamin e is actually going to work?

Answer 1

True story:
I actually got scabies from my now husband because he had it when we first started dating and had no idea what it was. He did a ton of research and found that it doesn't start to show up for about 3 to 4 weeks after you get them. It is easy to treat with a topical cream and the sooner the better. You may not have it but it's better to be on the safe side...trust me it will keep you up at night if you don't treat it soon. Also make sure you wash ALL of your bedding in hot water...they can live on clothing, sheets etc for days. Good luck and don't feel like a weirdo, it is a common problem because it's easy to pass on to other people. Oh yeah and the alcohol and polysporin won't do anything so you don't need to bother with that. ... you could try hydrocortizone cream from the drug store, if it is just a rash from your belt buckle, then that will take care of it.

Answer 2

I learned in my kids school to look for signs of it whenever there was an outbreak and they said to look for bumps on hands especially fingers and wrists area and another sign is red streaks, I guess that is for when they enter the skin...the treatment the pamphlet said was a lotion with the same ingredients as what they treat for head lice except you have to put it all over your body and sleep with it I think. If you get itchy again I would try an aveeno or oatmeal bath that might help. Maybe calomine lotion too????

Answer 3

Oh my scabies do harber into warm areas of the body and it is okay to use what your using until you go to the doctors it will stop the itch and somewhat kill the bactria and hopefully if you dont scratch it stay in one area. Make sure after you go to your doctor you wash all your clothes and linen b/c they love to live in warm blankets also. Good Luck.

Answer 4

Don't be scared or horrified, people get them alot, I knew people with scabies but I never got them, it just happens, just like a cold it can go from 1 to another person. Just make sure you go to the doctor and get checked so you don't spread it to others and if you have family, make sure they get checked out too as it can spread by linens etc. Here's some facts to make it less scary:

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

Pick up a vitamin E capsule,break it and apply,let the oil ooze out all over the scab.

Answer 6

The only person who can diagnose this for you is the doc. I would go as soon as you can just to get it checked out.

Answer 7

well all you can do is go to the doctor and get piece of mind....if you've got it treat it...if you dont...you dont....

Answer 8

well yes it could be scabies...i think you are doing the right thing....but please see the doctor asp.