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tell me what is scabies and what causes it?

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Scabies cause: Scabies is caused by an infestation of a mite that lives in and burrows into the skin. It presents as an extremely itchy eruption on the body. Often areas like the waistline, around the bellybotton and between the fingers and toes can be worst.

Question 2

what is scabies and how do you get it in general?

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Mite: Scabies is a microscopic mite that inhabits human skin and is contagious. It multiplies on the body and causes an itch and resultant rash. It can be remedied by appropriate treatment with Permethrin or lindane.

Question 3

what is scabies? and how do i get rid of them? i have red itchie bumps on my butt and private parts could they be scabies?

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See your doc: Scabies is caused by a mite which gets under the skin.  You need to see a doctor because there is no over-the-counter medication to treat it. This info will be very helpful to you  http://www.Cdc.Gov/parasites/scabies/gen_info/faqs.Html#what.

Question 4

what is the best scabies medication?

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Topical or oral: Permethrin, applied overnight to the skin, or a single dose of oral ivermetin.

Question 5

what is remedy for scabies?

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Permethrin cream 5%: The cream is applied to ENTIRE skin from ears to toes, washed off after 8-24 hours. Often repeated in 1 or  2 weeks. All contacts and everyone else in the home MUST be treated at the same time or close to it. This includes everyone, itchy or not. Sometimes ivermectin pills are used, especially in nursing homes. Ivermectin is used for animals( a related but different mite).

Question 6

what is crusted (norwegian) scabies?

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Form of: Highly contagious form of scabies.Affecting immunocompromised and institutionalized patients.

Question 7

what is recommended for scabies? i am 24 weeks pregnant

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Topical treatment : Is safe to use during pregnancy.  Make an appointment and I'd be happy to get you taken care of.

Question 8

how contaguies is scabies what can i do if have scabies

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Scabies : Scabies is quite contagious from person to person and from the linens, towels, bedsheets, etc.  See a picture and read about treatment options at the link below.  I hope that helps!

Question 9

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 10

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.

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