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We were all treated for scabies several times. my 3 years old son is o.k but i noticed 1 red bump like mosquito bite on chest. don' t know if new.what to do?
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Wait ans see ! : If it is just one bump and it goes away in few days itis not scabies. If it is itchy and starts spreading see your doctor.
Answered 2/9/2013
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Scabies: Usually scabies presents itself with three or four papules in a row ( mosquito bite look alike lesions but three or four in a row).
Answered 7/4/2015
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