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A male asked:
i have a rash that looks like scabies but is not. skin scraping came back clear. all over my body but not on my face. any suggestions?
1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim answered
Urgent Care 19 years experience
Hmm: If it looks like scabies I normally treat with Permethrin 5% as sometimes there are only 6-8 Mites in your entire body leading to the negative skin scraping. Consider sending us a picture or seeing a dermatologist face to face and reconsider just treating for scabies.
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Dr. Susan Rhoads commented
Family Medicine 38 years experience
Also, stop any new skin care products, detergents, lotions, perfumes etc. and go fragrance-free till this is sorted out.
Oct 29, 2014
Dr. Mitzi Johnson commented
Integrative Medicine 36 years experience
If no infection is found, consider talking with your doctor about new food allergies / sensitivities or low vitamin levels. They can sometime show up as simple rashes.
Oct 30, 2014
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