Scabies, Dermatology FAQ - Page 8

Scabies issues? Hello Dr. Wu! 1. On October 8, 2015, I was diagnosed with scabies. I used BB lotion for 9 days, but there are still scabietic tunnels and small red rashes on my penis. Additionally, it is not very irritating when applied to the skin on my body. However, it is qu...

Scabies issues? I have been caring for a patient with scabies for almost a month, and I currently have no symptoms. I would like to know what my risk of infection is.

Itching of the body? Hello, I would like to ask if scabies treatment medications can be purchased at pharmacies or health clinics? Which type of treatment is more effective?

I am afraid it is scabies on the hedgehog? In the past two to three days, I have developed red spots on my skin, distributed on my limbs and face, with one or two blisters behind my ears. I may have unintentionally scratched them while sleeping, and the scabs are red. Some areas ...

Symptoms of scabies include intense itching, especially at night, a rash that may appear as small red bumps or blisters, and the presence of burrows, which are tiny, raised lines on the skin? Hello, doctor. I have a history of contact with a scabies patient. I started using Perme...

Scabies issues? My son started itching on July 24, and after seeing four doctors, we finally found out it was scabies. Now the whole family is undergoing treatment. I've been applying the medication for two days, but I'm still itching. Could it be that the scabies mites...

Is the risk of infection high? Hello, I would like to ask about the risk of infection after holding a scabies patient. I held the patient for more than 10 minutes around 3 PM and then again for about an hour and a half around 5 PM, both times wearing different jackets. I took a h...

Concerned about contracting scabies after contact with an infected patient? Hello! Recently, a patient with scabies borrowed a pen and notebook from me and returned them after use. Am I at risk of being infected this way? I'm very worried...

Treatment of scabies nodules? I was diagnosed with scabies three weeks after the onset of my symptoms. At that time, there were no nodular symptoms in the genital area. After using permethrin and thorough disinfection, the itching significantly improved. However, nodules began to...

Itching between the fingers? Hello, I have an itch between the fingers of my left hand, specifically the index, middle, and ring fingers. It has been itching for about a week, and the itching occurs at any time of the day or night. However, there are no other symptoms such as bli...

There are small lumps appearing on the testicles? My family and I were treated for scabies on May 18. A week later, during a follow-up visit, the doctor said we were cured. However, after about one or two weeks, my husband developed a new bump on his testicle. He applied some oin...

Scabies lesions on the body? Hello Dr. Lee, At the end of 2014, around late November, I started noticing lumps in my groin, buttocks, near the anus, and on my reproductive organs, specifically my testicles. I consulted many dermatologists, most of whom diagnosed it as scabies, ...

Norwegian scabies Dear Director Wu, I have a patient with Norwegian scabies who has been using BB lotion for several days. The patient is currently in the intensive care unit (not in a private room). Although isolation precautions such as gowns, gloves, hair covers, masks, and h...

Itching and pain of the skin? Hello, Doctor: Ever since I moved to a new environment, I started developing red rashes in the area between my two hands shortly after. At first, it was very itchy, so I applied some topical cream, hoping it would improve. My family suggested it migh...

Scabies Taking a hot shower suddenly can sometimes cause itching on the back, especially if there are no accompanying rashes. This is unlikely to be scabies, which typically presents with a rash and is caused by a mite infestation. The itching could be due to dry skin, irritation...

Scabies If someone contracts scabies, does the itching persist continuously? Does the itching start immediately after getting scabies, or does it take some time before it begins?

Eczema and Allergies I have a history of eczema and allergies, but recently I've developed some red spots on my wrists and body that are not itchy, while the rest of my skin appears normal. I visited two dermatologists; the first one suspected it might be pityriasis rosea, w...

Uncertain whether it's an insect bite or a skin condition? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about a growth on my scrotum. It doesn't hurt and it doesn't itch continuously, but occasionally it itches intensely for a short period. Here are the links to the images: h...

Scabies sequelae Hello doctor, I would like to ask why there are usually black spots left on the skin after scabies has healed. How long will it take for these black spots to disappear?

Multiple clustered vesicles on the extremities? Hello Doctor, The patient is a 33-year-old female with an average build (163 cm, 50 kg) and generally fair health. In mid-June, she noticed a red, small, raised lesion covering half of her buttock. At the end of June, she sought h...