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Possible to be itchy on legs/arms 24 hours after being exposed to scabies? not sure if it was scabies, but visited new place & itchy 24 hrs later

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Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

Itchy: This would be the right time to go as soon as you can to the Emergency facility. Hope all goes well! PS: I would be wise to have someone drive you there.

Answered 9/16/2016

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A member asked:

Possible to be itchy on legs/arms 24 hours after being exposed to scabies? not sure if it was scabies, but visited new place & itchy 24 hrs later

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