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I suddenly got a breakout all over my body with small red bumps. i'm not sure if it's acne or something else. could it be scabies? (i have eczema)

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Dr. Hien Tran answered

Need to be seen: If u r worried about scabies u need to be seen to have it treated right away. That being said, eczema can also cause little red bumps too. However, I would not delay being seen if there is maybe a chance of it being scabies

Answered 6/27/2014

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Acne unlikely all: over body.Have u been exposed to scabies?Time to go in and let ur doc have a look.

Answered 6/27/2014

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A member asked:

I suddenly got a breakout all over my body with small red bumps. i'm not sure if it's acne or something else. could it be scabies? (i have eczema)

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hien Tran answered

Dr. Bradford Romans answered

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