Question 1

i'm spending time with backpackers at a hostel in the common area. i noticed since i've been there few days i'm itchy.. scabies or bed bugs? itchy

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Don't know. : Bed bug bites may
have no sx's/signs except for 2 small skin puncture points. A reaction may show from an hr to several days later. It can cause itchy, pink, swollen, lesions w clear center. If hypersensitive blisters may occur. Telltale sign is linear track of lesions from sequential feedings – doesn't always occur. Bites are in areas exposed while sleeping-arms, shoulders, neck ; legs. Scabies.

Question 2

are bed bugs often mistaken for scabies?

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Different patterns: Bed bug bites may have no sx's/signs except for 2 small skin puncture points.  A reaction may show from an hr to several days later. It can cause itchy, pink, swollen, lesions w clear center. If hypersensite blisters may occur. A telltale sign is linear track of lesions from sequential feedings – but doesn't always occur. Bites are in areas exposed while sleeping-arms, shoulders, neck ; legs. &gt;.

Question 3

could scabies be mistaken for bed bug bites?

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Doubtful : Scabies looks like lines of burrows on skin made with little mounds or blisters. They cause itching which is often worse at night. Although they can be anywhere on skin they like going into skin folds (waistline, axilla, breasts, between fingers, wrists, knees,  elbows, buttocks ; genitalia. Bed bug bites may have no sx's/signs except for 2 small skin puncture points.  A reaction may show from an.

Question 4

how can you differentiate between scabies aczema and bed bugs?

Accepted Answer

Scabies vs bed bugs: Scabies looks like lines of burrows on skin made with little mounds or blisters. They cause itching which is often worse at night. Although they can be anywhere on skin they like going into skin folds (waistline, axilla, breasts, between fingers, wrists, knees,  legs, elbows, buttocks & genitalia. Bed bug bites may cause no symptoms or signs in some people. When there is a reaction, it may not show.

Question 5

i have proof of bed bugs in my home, but my dr. believes i have scabies. i compared the bites i have to scabies and they match. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Take Drs advice: The good news is that scabies is relatively easy to eliminate with proper cleaning and anti-scabies potions.  Bed bugs are much harder to get rid of and can be a chronic nuisance.  I would take your doctor's advice seriously and start and anti-scabies treatment.

Question 6

do bed bug bites look like scabies?

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See below: Most insect which draw a blood meal though a bite will cause a local reaction with redness, swelling, warmth and itch.  It is often impossible to tell these apart, but bedbugs will often leave a straight line or repeat bites whereas other bugs like mosquitos, may look scattered.  Scabies rashes are not bites but reactions to the scabies feces and body parts and often look like a line or burrow.

Question 7

what is the difference between the way scabies and bed bug bites look?

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Bed bugs vs scabies.: Bed bug bites may cause no symptoms or signs in some people. When there is a reaction, it may not show until several days after the bed bug has bitten. It can cause pink, swollen, itchy lesions on the skin. What can be telltale is when there is a linear track of lesions from sequential feedings – but that does not always occur. Scabies looks like lines of burrows on skin made with little mounds or.

Question 8

itchy bumps popping up all over body randomly they say it scabies but no one has it..i called the exterminator and its not bed bugs....please help?

Accepted Answer

See a dermatologist: There are several potential causes of these symptoms.  Medication reaction, contact allergy, scabies, infection just to name a few.  I recommend being evaluated by a dermatologist to help identify the cause and get it treated.

Question 9

i was diagnosed with scabies. i got my first treatment yesterday. my husband will be treated tonight. i'm wondering about my bed. i know to clean the blanket & pillows.that's easy.but what about my mattress?i have a bed bug cover on it.is it enough?

Accepted Answer

Bedclothes: Washing the bedbug mattress casing in hot water and the other foldable bedding should be adequate.

Question 10

crazy bug bite pattern on my upper arms and upper legs. i feel like i break out in more each day yet i dont have bed bugs. i've had scabies years and ?

Accepted Answer

See a dermatologist: for better management of your case, it could be the scabies acting up or may be something else, you need to be examined with good history, possible some tests, best wishes

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I'm spending time with backpackers at a hostel in the common area. i noticed since i've been there few days i'm itchy.. scabies or bed bugs? itchy

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Are bed bugs often mistaken for scabies?

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Could scabies be mistaken for bed bug bites?

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How can you differentiate between scabies aczema and bed bugs?

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I have proof of bed bugs in my home, but my dr. believes i have scabies. i compared the bites i have to scabies and they match. what should i do?

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Do bed bug bites look like scabies?

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What is the difference between the way scabies and bed bug bites look?

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Itchy bumps popping up all over body randomly they say it scabies but no one has it..i called the exterminator and its not bed bugs....please help?

A member asked:

I was diagnosed with scabies. i got my first treatment yesterday. my husband will be treated tonight. i'm wondering about my bed. i know to clean the blanket & pillows.that's easy.but what about my mattress?i have a bed bug cover on it.is it enough?

A member asked:

Crazy bug bite pattern on my upper arms and upper legs. i feel like i break out in more each day yet i dont have bed bugs. i've had scabies years and ?

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