Question 1

is there a way to distinguish the difference between atopic dermatitis scabies and pityriasis rosea?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Scabies is very itchy at night and affects wrists genitals nipples waist armpits. Pityriaisis rose is non contagious and involves the trunk in a christmas tree pattern and is oval with a peripheral scale.Atopic dermatitis is a chronic condition that started in childhood and effects the areas in front of the elbows and behind the knees as well as the neck and face.

Question 2

dermatitis on my hands or scabies...either way, how do i treat this?

Accepted Answer

Protect: Avoid things that make you break out, soaps & wetness. Wash your hands only when necessary. Wear gloves when needed. Wear clothes made of cotton. Bathe only with a small amount of mild unscented soap, such as dove. Keep the water temperature cool or warm, not hot. Use the medicine your doctor gave you. Use a plain moisturizer daily. Avoid scratching or rubbing the itchy area. Manage stress.

Question 3

my derm can't tell if i have atypical scabies or atopical dermatitis.i get relief but not cure from  oral ivermectin and oral immuran, please help?

Accepted Answer

Hard to tell: It's hard to tell without examination. If you have (or your family) asthma, hayfever history and ezema in your childhood, the eczema you have now might be atopic dermatitis. However, if you live in a dorm, share bed with some one, and they happen to have similar itching problem, you might have scabies. Itching from scabies may linger for months after "cure". Atopic dermatitis comes and goes.

Question 4

red, very itchy rash on forearms. have photos.  diag as contact dermatitis but could it be scabies? don't see burrows or tracks

Accepted Answer

Try: a virtual consult.  Since the forum is for general questions, your question is more appropriate for one-on-one encounter; in which case photos can be shared.  There are several common causes for itchy rash like this and answering a few questions will certainly help to clarify what is likely.

Question 5

i was treated for severe eczema, dermatitis, possibly scabies.  i was prescribed ivermectin and a low dose steroid.  can you explain the intense rash that surfaced 12 days into treatment all over my body? day 15 ivermectin was taken.  symptoms calmed?

Accepted Answer

Multiple conditions: You have a number of conditions which may cause an intense rash, and if there is a response to ivermecin, scabies may be under control, but may recur.
Wash sheets in hot water, monitor temperature and consider a virtual visit with Healthtap. Photos may be uploaded during the visit.

Question 6

toddler bug bite on cheek next day rash stomach down thighs, pedi said dermatitis and now scabies cuz now to wrist, p.a says no, no itch no fever ?

Accepted Answer

Rashes: Rashes are difficult to diagnose when a patient is not in front of me but I can say that scabies causes intense itch in most patients.  I'm not sure an insect bite on cheek is associated with the rash, perhaps a coincidence.   If there are changes in detergents,  cleansers, or introduction of a new food,  then that has to be taken into consideration.   Any travel (sand fleas, bed bugs)?

Question 7

went to the er & was diagnosis w/ contact dermatitis. feared it was scabies. i now have pus filled yellow blisters on my hands. could i have been misdignosed?

Accepted Answer

Possibly : Contact dermatitis can cause pus filled yellow blisters. Scabies does not. Second-degree burns and infections may also cause pus filled blisters. Not scabies, though.

Question 8

what's the difference between herpes and scabies?

Accepted Answer

Ulcers vs itchy rash: Herpes rash is little blisters that break open to form an ulcer and is tender when touched. It is caused by herpes type 1 & type 2. Scabies is caused by a "mite", a bug, that tunnels under the surface of the skin. Scabies is not painful but itches like nothing else. Scabies doesn't form ulcers. Herpes is often on the face, genitals, or fingers. Scabies is often on the hands, arms, waist, or legs.

Question 9

how can you tell the difference between scabies and herpes?

Accepted Answer

Appearance & where: Herpes rash is little blisters that break open to form an ulcer and is tender when touched. It is caused by herpes type 1 & type 2. Scabies is caused by a "mite", a bug, that tunnels under the surface of the skin. Scabies is not painful but itches like nothing else. Scabies doesn't form ulcers. Herpes is often on the face, genitals, or fingers. Scabies is often on the hands, arms, waist, or legs.

Question 10

i was wondering what is the difference between scabies and sercoptic mange?

Accepted Answer

Closely related: Canine scabies also known as sarcoptic mange is a highly contagious infestation of sarcoptes scabiei canis, a burrowing mite. These mite can also infest other mammals for example cats, horses, sheep, and pigs. In humans scabies is due to a closely related species which is adapted to humans (sarcoptes scabiei, variety hominis).

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Difference between scabies and dermatitis

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Is there a way to distinguish the difference between atopic dermatitis scabies and pityriasis rosea?

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Dermatitis on my hands or scabies...either way, how do i treat this?

A member asked:

My derm can't tell if i have atypical scabies or atopical dermatitis.i get relief but not cure from oral ivermectin and oral immuran, please help?

A member asked:

Red, very itchy rash on forearms. have photos. diag as contact dermatitis but could it be scabies? don't see burrows or tracks

A member asked:

I was treated for severe eczema, dermatitis, possibly scabies. i was prescribed ivermectin and a low dose steroid. can you explain the intense rash that surfaced 12 days into treatment all over my body? day 15 ivermectin was taken. symptoms calmed?

A member asked:

Toddler bug bite on cheek next day rash stomach down thighs, pedi said dermatitis and now scabies cuz now to wrist, p.a says no, no itch no fever ?

A member asked:

Went to the er & was diagnosis w/ contact dermatitis. feared it was scabies. i now have pus filled yellow blisters on my hands. could i have been misdignosed?

A member asked:

What's the difference between herpes and scabies?

A member asked:

How can you tell the difference between scabies and herpes?

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I was wondering what is the difference between scabies and sercoptic mange?

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