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Do scabies cause crawling feeling?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Usually itching.: Symptoms of scabies can include very thin lines noted on the skin, rash between the finger, sores from scratching and itching which is worse at night.

Dr Batlivala agreed

Answered 12/8/2019

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Hello. I am 25 years old. I had scabies and i want to ask is post scabetic itch more worse than initial scabies itch or is it the same beacause i am feeling more or less the same as i was feeling before 3 weeks. Thanks?

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I just recently got treated for scabies and still feel crawling and itching. Is this normal or do I need to get treated again?

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Did 2 rounds of permitherin cream for scabies. Both times got worse. (More borrows, bite, crawling sensation) Does this mean misdiagnosis? No scabies?

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If scabies rash is disappearing does it mean it is healing or not and the crawling sensation is it active scabies or it can be post scabies?

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Hello, I have tiny black bugs crawling on my skin. I don't believe it's scabies as it's not very itchy, I just feel small pinches every now and then.

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