Question 1

how can you most effectively remove scabies?

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Scabies: If you have scabies it can require a fair effort to get rid of it. First, you and all the members of your household will need to be treated. Ivermectin is an effective medication for treating scabies.  Second, you will have to clean (ie. Hot water in machine the clothes, bedding and towels you have come in contact with). There may be some things like pillows that can’t go in the wash. You can put.

Question 2

could fuicide cream remove scabies?

Accepted Answer

No: Fucidin cream &amp; ointment (fusidic acid) are topical antibiotics &amp; will not kill scabies.

Question 3

what is crusted (norwegian) scabies?

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

Question 4

are crusted scabies able to live outside the body: in a room where the effected person sleeps?

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Yes: Scabies mites can survive outside the human body for between 24 and 36 hours. You can  become infected by coming into contact with contaminated clothes, or bed linens during this time frame.

Question 5

how can i remove scabies mites from my house or carpet? or my clothes?

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Vacuum; wash clothes: To feel safe after the family had scabies or head lice, one can vacuum everywhere, and wash the washables (sheets, clothes) and dry them with the hot setting if the fabric allows it. Live mainly in one "safe room" that's super clean, and wait 10 days before living in the rest of the home. If extremely worried, repeat the vacuuming and washing once more, before living in the rest of the home.

Question 6

how can i get rid of crusting scabies??.. i've tried multiple things including the cream, and can't take the oral cuz i might be pregnant..

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Dermatology: Hopefully you don't have infected bites. I would suggest topical Neosporin until seen by a skin specialist.

Question 7

if we spray boric acid on carpet (because we cannot remove it) and on furniture does it help kill scabies?

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: Boric acid can get rid of scabies in carpet but it is very dangerous if inhaled , so you should discuss proper inhalation control  with your physician prior to use . I don't think it should be sprayed but rather just placed/sprinkled on the carpet with appropriate inhalation control..

http://boricacid.ca/scabieshomeremedyandboricacid.html

Question 8

what is it? being treated for scabies. long exp. to crusted/norw. 6 mo ago was treated for impet./staph.w/doxy. during that time i developed sympt. that do not seem related to scabies: nghtsweats,thrush, light sens., jointpain,
numbdigits, lowenergy?

Accepted Answer

: You're right:  scabies is not the cause of these symptoms.  They are very nonspecific, meaning they do not point strongly to any particular cause. See your doctor if they continue. Good luck.

Question 9

i have a skin rash.on my arms and legs. red stretches with psoriasis like crusting. could this be an allergy to amoxicillin? i don't have scabies.

Accepted Answer

See derm: Amoxicillin  allergy usually does not cause a crusty rash.   You need to see a dermatologist if this has been a persistent or recurrent problem.

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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If we spray boric acid on carpet (because we cannot remove it) and on furniture does it help kill scabies?

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What is it? being treated for scabies. long exp. to crusted/norw. 6 mo ago was treated for impet./staph.w/doxy. during that time i developed sympt. that do not seem related to scabies: nghtsweats,thrush, light sens., jointpain, numbdigits, lowenergy?

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I have a skin rash.on my arms and legs. red stretches with psoriasis like crusting. could this be an allergy to amoxicillin? i don't have scabies.

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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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