Scabies, Dermatology FAQ - Page 6

When will scabies be completely treated? Since we discovered that the small red rashes on our bodies that are itchy are scabies, my boyfriend and I have been applying medication all over our bodies for about 8 to 9 days now. We wash our clothes in hot water every day, and to avoi...

Unsure if it is scabies? I have rashes on my arms (most), on the back of my hands (occasionally), on my abdomen (a small number of rashes), on my thighs (quite a few rashes), and underneath my breasts (I don't see any rashes, but it's quite itchy; if I were to rate it f...

Scabies issue If I sit on the bed of a scabies patient (for less than a minute) and have also sat on a chair they used (for about 3 to 4 hours), am I at risk of contracting scabies?

Scabies issue!!! Hello, doctor! I would like to ask you a few questions about scabies. I started noticing small red rashes on the back of my hands on November 24th. Initially, I thought it was an allergic reaction to new bed sheets since I had just changed them the day before, so...

Suspected scabies? Hello Doctor: I have a 2x1 cm red bump on the right side of my perianal area, which is slightly elevated and itchy, but there is no tenderness or other discharge. Additionally, there are red nodules on the glans and scrotum, which the dermatologist identified a...

Scabies infection issues? If I came into contact with items used by a scabies patient a few days ago and subsequently washed my hands, what is the likelihood of infection? Thank you.

Scabies issues? My scabies has already cleared up, but I still have many small red bumps on my testicles that haven't gone away. I've been applying medication, but it hasn't helped. What treatment should I pursue?

Can the incubation period be detected? Hello, doctor. Can scabies be detected during the incubation period? A few days ago, I shared a bed with a friend who later developed symptoms, and I suspect that was during his incubation period. I currently have no symptoms and would like ...

Scabies transmission issues? 1. If the clothing of a scabies patient is soaked in water above 60 degrees Celsius for ten minutes and then washed and dried, and the dryer is subsequently used by someone who is not infected, the general user is unlikely to contract scabies. 2. If ...

Post-treatment for scabies? I have been treated for a month, and there are no symptoms in other parts of my body. However, I still notice a red bump on my testicle that keeps reappearing. It goes away after applying the doctor's medication, but it keeps coming back. It only ...

Scabies treatment Hello Doctor, my condition started about two months ago when I noticed a rash on my ankle. At first, I thought it was a flea bite. I kept scratching it and applied a general antihistamine cream, but it didn't improve for a long time. It persisted for over a...

Is home isolation necessary for scabies infection? I would like to ask if a student with scabies needs to be isolated at home. The parents mentioned that the clinic doctor said the child can attend school and after-school care normally. However, I found various conflicting inform...

The scabies topical medication causes stinging and itching? My father has been infected with scabies and has been applying the topical medication for over a week. He experiences stinging and burning sensations when applying the medication, which is quite painful for him. He says ...

Is the treatment method for scabies incorrect? I recently visited the doctor, who suggested that I might have a parasitic infection. I was prescribed a topical medication to be applied in the morning and another one, Urelis, to be used before bedtime. While the itching on my body...

Scabies does not cause itching? After being infected with scabies and using medication, if you have dried your clothes and bedding in a high-temperature dryer and your scrotum does not itch, including at night while sleeping or after taking a hot shower, it may indicate improveme...

The issue of scabies? I previously had scabies and haven't had any rashes for a while! However, recently I've developed many pimple-like rashes on my chest! They aren't itchy but are somewhat painful! Could this be a recurrence of scabies?

Scabies I have a question for the doctor regarding scabies on the scrotum. It has been treated for about a month, but the nodules on the scrotum have not disappeared and there is still itching. Even after applying the medication, I wake up the next day and the itching starts agai...

Prevention of Scabies Hello, doctor. My colleague has recently been infected with scabies, and he continues to come to work. We are quite close during work, often moving around and getting documents from each other. I am concerned about the likelihood of transmission in this situ...

Which department should I see for scabies? About two weeks ago, I noticed red, bumpy areas on my glans and testicles, so I went to see a urologist. The doctor told me I had scabies and advised me to apply medication for treatment. However, after two weeks, it hasn't improved...

Encountering patients with scabies during internship? Hello, I am currently interning at a hospital. After measuring blood pressure in the morning, I discovered that one of the patients has scabies. I am concerned that since I did not wear a gown or gloves, could I be at risk of ...