A member asked:

I'm afraid i might have scabies, red spots appear on hands and are really itchy. they leave the next day, come back in a week. is this what it can do?

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Dr. John Leander Po answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Expand possibilities: Certainly it can be Scabies, but they don't typically just "leave" the next say. Consider other possible culprits such as bedbugs- check your pillows, blankets and mattress carefully. Another possibility is an unusual reaction to something that you are exposing you hands to.

Answered 6/2/2016

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Not scabies: Hi Bob, although anything is possible, the pattern of rash you have described would be highly atypical of scabies. Scabies would likely not improve until treated. Eczema and similar hypersensitivity type skin conditions would be more likely in this scenario.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Scabies Babies: Sometimes a new batch hatch then start a whole new cycle. But just on your hands?If on the soft part of the wrist and in the web spaces,maybe, but they usually live in other areas too,although no area is completely immune except,maybe, your teeth.Sounds like this may be from something else like hand soap or some other irritant associated with some activity.But to be certain, a doctor needs to look

Answered 9/7/2014

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