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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 2

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 3

are scabies white.

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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 w 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 &amp; genitalia. You aren't likely to see mites.

Question 4

what are are scabies?

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Infesting parasite: Scabies is a common infestation caused by the arthropod sarcoptes scabiei. The mite is transmitted via prolonged direct human contact. The main presenting symptoms include rash and severe itching. If you think you might have scabies, please see your doctor and get treatment soon!

Question 5

how do u get scabies?

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Scabies: The scabies mite is a microscopic parasite that is passed from the skin of an infected person to another, usually by close physical contact.  The mite only lives up to 3 days off the human body because it requires a very specific temperature to live and breed.

Question 6

i suffer from scabies?

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Still too common: Scabies happens in every town and every city in the United States. No parts of the country are immune from scabies. Even one case is too many. The key is to treat patients early, when they first start itching, so they don't keep passing scabies to others. Also, treating entire families at one time helps get rid of the scabies mites.

Question 7

do people get scabies?

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Yes : Yes, it is a people skin infection.

Question 8

how do i treat scabies?

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Several : There are many treatments. See your dermatologist for treatment and evaluation.

Question 9

what's done for scabies?

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Good hygine & treat: Scabies most likely spread from person to person because of bad habits and poor hygine.

Question 10

how do you cure scabies?

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Scabies treatment: involves using a prescription medication, usually in a cream form.  It is applied head to toe overnight, then washed off.  It is important to washes all bedding, linens and recently worn clothing in hot water to prevent re-infestation, and household contacts may require treatment as well.  Itching and dry skin can last up to two weeks following successful treatment.

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