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My son was treated for scabies two months ago , but it hasn't healed completely, why ?

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Scabies: Sometimes the irritation after the scabies have been treated can be pretty significant, BUT two months is a long time and it is possible that he was re infected from the same place he got them in the first place. A repeat evaluation is necessary.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Many reasons: Could be a few reasons. First, the diagnoses could be wrong & the child doesn't have scabies. Secondly, sometimes the "bumps" associated with scabies can take months to go away. It could also be a dermatitis due to irritation of the skin by the mites. Last, the mites could be resistant to the medication used to treat them.I'd recommend having your MD reevaluated him.

Answered 8/9/2014

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Dr. Mohammad Khan answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

See physician: if still not healed, needs to be assessed again. May be need more treatment or the diagnosis may need to be re-assessed

Answered 8/9/2014

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