Question 1

is scabies dangerous in pregnancy?

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Scabies: Scabies is a ksin infection caused by a mite called sarcoptes scabiei. Scabies 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. It isn't likely to cause more.

Question 2

any solution for scabies during pregnancy..

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Scabies: Permethrin 5 percent (elimite) is a treatment option your doctor may recommend. This cream contains chemicals that kill scabies mites and their eggs, you typically apply it twice with a week or so between each application. Permethrin is generally considered safe for children and adults of all ages, including women who are pregnant or nursing.

Question 3

could scabies cause complications during pregnancy?

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Confirm diagnosis: Pregnant women with rashes should see an OB provider or dermatologist to get a diagnosis. There are some skin conditions that cause problems for the pregnancy.

Question 4

is there a safe treatment for scabies during pregnancy?

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Pregnancy & scabies: According to the organization of teratology information specialists, many pregnant women are prescribed pyrethrin or permethrin, which is derived from chrysanthemums, to treat scabies. According to otis, these medications are not absorbed into the body the same way other, more harsh scabies medications are. Take the medication as directed by your doctor.

Question 5

can i use benzoyl benzoate for scabies during my 13 week in pregnancy.is it safe..

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Scabies: Permethrin 5 percent (elimite) is a treatment option your doctor may recommend. This cream contains chemicals that kill scabies mites and their eggs, you typically apply it twice with a week or so between each application. Permethrin is generally considered safe for children and adults of all ages, including women who are pregnant or nursing.

Question 6

how can you tell itchy rash of scabies from a pregnancy related rash?

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Scabies gets worse: Scabies is a mite infestation, so without treatment it will get worse and worse.  It is extremely itchy, and often the bumps will bleed from all the scratching.  Usually a pregnancy-related rash will not be so severe nor gradually worsen over time.  Also, scabies is contagious; pregnancy obviously is not.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

how serious is scabies?

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Define serious: For the person who has it, it can cause horrible itching, but it's certainly not life threatening.  The "serious" thing about scabies is that it's highly contagious, which can be a big problem in places like nursing homes, medical wards or group homes.

Question 10

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.

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