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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?

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Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim answered

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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Answered 6/6/2018

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A member 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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim answered

Dr Juchau and 2 doctors agreed

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