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I see these tiny whitish, tan bugs that look like mites on my hair and scalp and body. whenever i feel them on my face or body i break out in a painful rash. what could this be?

Q: i see these tiny whitish, tan bugs that look like mites on my hair and scalp and body. whenever i feel them on my face or body i break out in a painful rash. what could this be?

: Would follow up with dermatologist. Do you scratch and then get the rash or does the rash precede the scratching? May be scabies. F/u/ w/ dermatology https://www.healthline.com/health/bugs-under-skin#bugs-that-lay-eggs-under-your-skin

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Would follow up with dermatologist. Do you scratch and then get the rash or does the rash precede the scratching? May be scabies. F/u/ w/ dermatology https://www.healthline.com/health/bugs-under-skin#bugs-that-lay-eggs-under-your-skin

Answered 9/28/2022

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A member asked:

I see these tiny whitish, tan bugs that look like mites on my hair and scalp and body. whenever i feel them on my face or body i break out in a painful rash. what could this be?

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