Scabies, Dermatology FAQ

Risk of Scabies Infection Hello Doctor, I am an outpatient nurse. Today, while following up in the dermatology department, a patient was diagnosed with scabies. I would like to inquire if there is a possibility of being infected with scabies after handling his health insurance ca...

Pubic lice issue Hello, I may have contracted pubic lice from using a gym towel, as I noticed the bugs and their eggs. I visited the hospital and saw a doctor twice, applying two tubes of 5% permethrin. After a week, I still feel that the condition hasn't fully resolved. I w...

Reactions to scabies treatment? Hello, doctor. Due to a scabies infection, I started using Benzyl Benzoate 20% lotion, and by the third day, new rashes began to appear. Is this normal? After using it for five days, due to the emergence of new rashes and itching, I consulted anoth...

Cleaning supplies for scabies patients? I would like to ask the doctor about cleaning items used by scabies patients. Besides soaking washable items in 60-degree Celsius water for 10 minutes, 1. Should large fabric sofas be cleaned with sulfur solution? Is it acceptable to wipe t...

Will scabies resolve on its own? If a patient has scabies but is unable to comply with treatment using sulfur ointment and topical permethrin, will the scabies resolve on its own?

I can't figure out what the symptoms are? Hello, Doctor: It started with itching around my breasts, and after scratching, the skin turned dark and felt rough. Then, I began to experience itching around my waist as well. The first doctor I saw diagnosed it as eczema, but when...

Scabies treatment and clothing sanitation? Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask about the information I found online regarding scabies infection. It states that clothing should be soaked in hot water before washing. Should this be done every day during the treatment with topical me...

Specific tests - house dust mites, dust mites Doctor, I have itchy skin and visited a dermatologist who said it was an allergy. A blood test showed elevated IgE levels (value 163.7). I also tested for 40 specific allergens, with house dust mites being extremely high (value 18.26)...

Could this possibly be scabies? Hello, Doctor: Today I went to the hospital for a blood test. In front of me was an elderly patient in a wheelchair, whose exposed arms showed white, patchy skin. At that moment, I didn't know what disease it could be. When it was my turn, the...

Suspected scabies? Last winter, I started developing red rashes in my groin area that felt bumpy to the touch. I consulted several dermatologists who diagnosed me with eczema, fungal infection, prurigo, and urticaria, but nothing seemed to improve. After researching online, I beg...

Regarding environmental cleanup? Currently, I am using scabicide lotion for treatment. During the treatment process, should I wash the bedding and sheets daily, or should I wait until the end of the treatment course (3 days) to wash them?

Could you please tell me what disease this is? Hello, doctor. Today on the subway, I saw a passenger whose hands appeared somewhat swollen, with the skin showing a mix of pink and flesh-colored patches. It seemed that due to his constant picking at his hands, the skin was broken ...

Scabies issues? Hello Doctor, I previously had a scabies infection that did not improve after several months of treatment, and I consulted different doctors who diagnosed me with eczema, fungal infections, and sweat dermatitis. It wasn't until April of this year, when I retu...

Will this cause a scabies infection? Hello, doctor. Yesterday, I visited a maternity and baby supplies store, and the staff enthusiastically suggested that I try their moon pillow. They laid a mat on the floor and encouraged me to lie down and hug the moon pillow. I felt embarras...

Infected with scabies for two months, leading to depression during treatment? I have been infected with scabies for two months, and my treatment involves applying permethrin (hereafter referred to as "P cream") and using a scabicide. Every week, I send a set of four bed...

Scabies may present with no obvious symptoms? I previously had contact with a scabies patient and later experienced itching and a crawling sensation, but there were no visible skin abnormalities. I used scabicide topically for a week as a preventive measure, stopped for three day...

Can I go to work after applying medication for scabies? I recently visited a dermatology clinic and was diagnosed with scabies. I would like to ask the doctor if I can go to work the same day after applying the medication, provided that I do not have any contact with my colleague...

Scabies transmission issues? Hello, a few days ago I had a gathering with colleagues, during which there was some physical contact. I later learned that one of them has a scabies infection. What is the likelihood of being infected?

Scabies issues? Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask if I accidentally touched the belongings of a scabies patient, but quickly washed my hands and took a shower at home, with the contact lasting about 1-2 minutes, and also promptly put my clothes in the wash. Is this effective in ...

About scabies? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my condition. I went to the clinic this Thursday and was diagnosed with scabies. That night, I used permethrin, and until the next evening, I was not very itchy and hardly scratched at all. The next day, after taking a showe...