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We have treated for scabies twice my 6yr old has a puss filled blister on her hand does that mean she is still infected ?

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See below: If only one blister, unlikely. She should be evaluated.

Answered 11/12/2012

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Not necessarily: Many times bacteria can get into the disrupted skin layers of a kid with scabies & produce a localized bacterial infection. This should be evaluated. We often see it take 6 weeks or more for the skin to calm down after a significant scabies infection, but it also can recur after re-exposure or emergence from an untreated site.

Answered 9/28/2016

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