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How to tell if all these itchy bites on my ankles is scabies? when should i go to dr if i show signs?
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Scabies diagnosis: Scabies is generally diagnosed by the history and appearance of the skin, confirmed with a skin scraping and microscopic examination. The rash of scabies will typically continue to spread to other parts of the body as well as to other close contacts until treated.
Answered 11/1/2014
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