See Your Doctor: Scabies: a mite; burrows in superficial skin layers, lays eggs in skin also; cause rash, intense itch /inflammation. Prolonged rash, itch can persist after successful treatment due to a hypersensitivity reaction in skin; can take weeks to subside; requiring steroid cream, antihistamine for relief; must treat all household members to avoid re-infestation. See doctor for correct diagnosis/management
Answered 8/23/2015
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