Scabies, Dermatology FAQ - Page 2

Questions about scabies treatment? Hello doctor, this is my first treatment for scabies. The doctor prescribed me a topical medication. Should I be concerned about neurotoxicity? I read the instructions, which say that I shouldn't apply it immediately after bathing when my b...

Annoying scabies Hello, doctor. I have a few questions regarding scabies: 1. Do scabies mites only inhabit raised red spots and burrows, or can they move around the entire body? 2. Do items used by scabies patients need to be disinfected with alcohol regardless of how long the...

Unexplained red rashes and blisters on the body? Hello Doctor, in the past week or two, I have developed small red rashes on my body. They are as small as the tip of a needle and as large as a grain of rice, with colors ranging from bright red to deep red. Some of them are itchy,...

Can scabies be transmitted through contact with mice? I live in an older community, so it's common for mice to enter my home. Last week, while I was back home and sleeping at night, I felt something unusual in my blanket. Startled, I kicked the object away and discovered it ...

Scabies transmission situation? 1. Recently, I learned about scabies and discovered that a family member belongs to a high-risk group (working in a nursing home). This person does not have the habit of showering and changing clothes immediately upon returning home, so they sit on...

Issues with Oral Medications for Scabies Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with scabies today. During my visit, I was only prescribed oral Ivermectin to be taken weekly. I would like to ask if taking Ivermectin weekly will prevent reinfestation, considering that I sleep under a blank...

Infant scabies Hello, Dr. Wu. My child has been undergoing treatment for scabies for about three weeks now. Since our whole family is being treated, my child is using permethrin cream while I am taking medication and applying a topical treatment. During our follow-up appointment ...

Infant scabies Hello, Dr. Wu. My child has been undergoing treatment for scabies for about three weeks now. Since our whole family is being treated, my child is using permethrin cream while I am taking medication and applying a topical treatment. During our follow-up appointment ...

Scabies If a breastfeeding mother is infected with scabies, what should she do? The baby is seven months old and breastfed daily, and currently, there are no symptoms observed in the baby. A friend recommended the medication Benzyl Benzoate cream. Is it necessary to go to a clini...

Kill scabies mites? Can using mite-removing laundry detergent wash away scabies mites from clothing? Can general flea control products (like permethrin) kill scabies mites?

Scabies rash Hello Doctor, I have been treating scabies for about a month. For the first two weeks, I applied BB lotion daily but still developed rashes. Later, the doctor prescribed permethrin, and on the day I applied the medication, I washed my sheets and clothes in a high-tem...

Scabies medication issues? Can I apply permethrin 5% again the next day after using it, or can I use a BB lotion instead?

Management of ulcers Can sulfur soap be used for laundry, or should hot water be used instead?

The sensation of bugs crawling on the skin of the calf? About two months ago, I started experiencing intermittent itching sensations in my legs, with the location being almost random, mostly in the calves (and occasionally in the thighs and hands). It feels like there are bugs cr...

Contact range Is the risk of transmission high if I touch something that a scabies patient has held (for example, if they embraced it)? Thank you!

Scabies issue I would like to ask the doctor whether scabies mites prefer to stay on the skin or outside. Today, I went to the hospital for emergency care and was placed in an isolation area. However, I am afraid that there might be scabies mites on the hospital bed, so I didn&#x...

Preventing Scabies Infection I would like to ask the doctor, if my office is changing locations and I recently found out that someone in the previous position had scabies, what methods should I use to clean the desk, drawers, keyboard, and mouse to avoid getting infected with sca...

Scabies transmission Scabies is primarily transmitted through prolonged direct skin-to-skin contact. I would like to ask the doctor, what other types of contact have a significant risk of infection? For example, if I touch a doorknob or kick a door, and someone with scabies has t...

Scabies issue If there is no close skin contact, and only brief contact while handling objects, sitting nearby without physical contact, and occasionally waving hands, can scabies mites be transferred to me? If the mites are on clothing, do they crawl onto the skin or remain on t...

Scabies Inquiry Hello Doctor, since I serve in a hospital, I previously asked about the likelihood of being infected with scabies by passing closely by someone. The doctor replied that the chances are low, but is there still a possibility? Although the distance was indeed very cl...