Question 1

what are signs of scabies?

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Skin lesions: Skin papules with burrows are seen . Also signs of itching.

Question 2

can one or more people in a home have scabies and others not be infected. with no signs or symptoms months after first person showed signs.

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Possible.: Scabies is highly contagious, but spreading requires skin-to-skin contact. If you have had no direct contact with the infested person(s), it is possible to avoid infestation. But we usually recommend that all household members use Permethrin at least once if anyone in the house is infested. This assumes, of course, that the correct diagnosis was made, by a dermatologist or other experienced md.

Question 3

how to tell if all these itchy bites on my ankles is scabies? when should i go to dr if i show signs?

Accepted Answer

Scabies diagnosis: Scabies is generally diagnosed by the history and appearance of the skin, confirmed with a skin scraping and microscopic examination.  The rash of scabies will typically continue to spread to other parts of the body as well as to other close contacts until treated.

Question 4

what are the signs of scabies or body lice?

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Bumps and itch: Typically red very itchy bumps, and specifically for scabies burrow like rash that is itchy and most commonly in areas of skin folds.

Question 5

okay when im home or not active i itch all over randomly it gets so bad i dig the hair off me, no signs of scabies?

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Do you have a rash?: If you have an itchy rash you might have hives or eczema. Contact dermatitis all over your body would clear in 2-6 weeks - so it's not that. No rash? It might be dry skin but you have to consider hepatitis & other liver, kidney, thyroid & even parathyroid problems. Scratching causes hive? You have dermatographism (see photo). Your doctor can help you figure out the cause of your itching.

Question 6

what are the first symptoms of scabies? what is the very first signs and symptoms that define a rash as a scabies rash?

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Itching!!: You may have a rash that looks a bit like pimples accompanied by intense itching. It is miserable!

Question 7

i was recently treated for scabies (last week) and now i have watery blisters appearing on my fingers. is this a sign of scabies got treated twice over last 8-9 days, areas are clearing up but now i have clear watery blisters on the insides of my fingers

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It : It certainly could be scabies, but watery blisters on the fingers is often a sign of "dyshidrotic eczema".  This is form of eczema that is common on the hands and fingers.  Treatment with a hydrating cleanser such as cerave hydrating cleanser, moisturize with cerave cream, and possible treatment with a steroid ointment would be helpful.  It is possible that you have a reinfestation with scabies although that is difficult to determine without a skin scraping. I hope that helps.

Question 8

what do you advise if i was with this guy 2months ago&i started to itch real bad went to the e.r and found out i had scabies what is that?

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Scabies: Scabies is a skin infection caused by a mite called sarcoptes scabiei.  It can  cause intense itching which worsens at night. If you check your skin you can see little burrows made by small blisters and bumps in skin folds. Places you might find them include your armpits, inner elbows, between your fingers, on your feet, around the buttocks, genitalia and breasts.

Question 9

what do you suggest if i've been with this guy 2months ago&i started to itch real bad went to the e.r and found out i had scabies what is that?

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Scabies: Scabies in people is cause by a mite called sacroptes scabieivar. Hominis. 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, feet, wrists, knees,  elbows, buttocks ; genitalia. You need to treat it.

Question 10

how do i know if its scabies? a grandchild had it and they swam with us but didnt come to our house. it itches but not intensely.

Accepted Answer

Some basics: The scabies mite is passed by direct contact. We see it pass from kid to kid sometimes if they play in close proximity. Wrestlers, bed partners, etc. have the type of contact that would lead to transfer. The activities you cite are unlikely if ever to transfer this mite. Diagnosis is based on a direct exam.

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Can one or more people in a home have scabies and others not be infected. with no signs or symptoms months after first person showed signs.

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How to tell if all these itchy bites on my ankles is scabies? when should i go to dr if i show signs?

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What are the signs of scabies or body lice?

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Okay when im home or not active i itch all over randomly it gets so bad i dig the hair off me, no signs of scabies?

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What are the first symptoms of scabies? what is the very first signs and symptoms that define a rash as a scabies rash?

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I was recently treated for scabies (last week) and now i have watery blisters appearing on my fingers. is this a sign of scabies got treated twice over last 8-9 days, areas are clearing up but now i have clear watery blisters on the insides of my fingers

A member asked:

What do you advise if i was with this guy 2months ago&i started to itch real bad went to the e.r and found out i had scabies what is that?

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What do you suggest if i've been with this guy 2months ago&i started to itch real bad went to the e.r and found out i had scabies what is that?

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How do i know if its scabies? a grandchild had it and they swam with us but didnt come to our house. it itches but not intensely.

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