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Does a scabies rash, come up, get itchy, and then go away, and come back again? and if so what would it look like?

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

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Itch may persist: After treatment, the itch of scabies can persist up to a week or two. At that time the rash should be gone even if the itch persists. If after that time and using anti-itch medication, the itching comes back as does the rash- consider retreatment.

Answered 6/3/2019

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A member asked:

Does a scabies rash, come up, get itchy, and then go away, and come back again? and if so what would it look like?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Fried answered

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