Question 1

how long do scabie mites live for?

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On or off skin??: On the skin they can live for months - that's why treatment is needed because otherwise the rash and itching will persist. Off of the skin, like on your sofa cushions or pillows, they can live for about 3 days. That's why when treating for scabies and cleaning up the environment, you bag things you can't wash in hot water in a sealed garbage bag for 3 days to kill any persistent mites.

Question 2

can scabie mites fall off your body?

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They do not 'fall': scabies can pass to others  through used clothing( including bed sheets) and with close contact.

Question 3

can scabie mites fall off your skiln?

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Yes: This is part of the reason why scabies can be transferred by contact with infected clothing or bedding.

Question 4

how long do scabie mites live for off the skin?

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72 hours: Scabies can live for about 3 days off of the skin. That's why if you have items that need cleaning that you can't put through hot water in the wash to kill the mites, you bag the items in a clean garbage bag, seal it up , and leave it for 3 days and the items will be good to go again.

Question 5

how long do scabie mites live on your clothes for?

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Scabies: Scabies can live as long as 72 hours, on clothes or surfaces, other than people. They die at 122F (50C), for 10 minutes. So, a hot water wash works well. If you cannot wash something, place it in a tightly closed plastic bag, for about a week. They can live 1-2 months on people, without treatment; and are very contagious.

Question 6

can female scabie mites still lay eggs off the skin?

Accepted Answer

Scabies: Scabies lay eggs after they burrow under your skin. http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/scabies/gen_info/faqs.html

Question 7

can female scabie mites still lay eggs without being on your skin?

Accepted Answer

Scabies: Scabies lay eggs after they burrow under your skin. http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/scabies/gen_info/faqs.html

Question 8

can scabie mites eggs still hatch off the skin?

Accepted Answer

After what?: Not sure what your question is. You have some question of hatching ability of scabies eggs. If you used the medication prescribed to treat the scabies, any unhatched eggs should become unviable, meaning dead and unable to hatch. If you have any doubt, repeat the original treatment 1 week after initial treatment. If different concern, please clarify question.

Question 9

what color are mites scabies?

Accepted Answer

Scabies: scabies are actually brown in color but cause a intensly itchy red papular rash as they burrow under the skin

Question 10

how long can scabies mites live?

Accepted Answer

About 1-2 months: After a female scabies mite lays eggs, they hatch 3 days later. Around 2 weeks later, the new mites can find mates. A fertilized female mite burrows into the upper layer of skin, laying eggs while living inside the burrow, for one month or more.

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