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Scabies
Scabies is a common and highly contagious skin condition caused by human scabies mites, which are microscopic, eight-legged creatures with round bodies that have infested humans and caused misery for around 2,500 years. It is spread by close physical contact, especially in overcrowded living conditions or during sexual contact, and occurs when the female mite burrows into the outer layer of skin to lay its eggs. When the larvae then hatch and grow into mites, the skin produces an allergic reaction and intense itching develops (usually 2-6 weeks after infestation), resulting in a rash of raised, pinkish-red spots that appear on the body and limbs. Scabies can affect people of any age but is most common in children and young adults. Your personal hygiene has no bearing on the condition, but like most conditions involving the dreaded louse or mite, you cannot simply wash them away. However, prescription or over-the-counter creams and lotions are available – but check with your GP.
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Hi, about a week ago i found one red mark on the end of my penis about 5mm in diameter, it looks just like a red felt tip mark, every day since lots of small red dots keep appearing, they are startin to get very itchy and sore, i dont think its an STD as the last time i had sex was about 9 weeks ago and i used a condom, im a clean person as well so really have no idea what it is, Any help would be much Appreciated. Cheers x
hi my problem really drives me crazy i have itchy skin head ears bottom underarms this has been going on for years and i have gone to many dermatologists and am very worried its scabies but they all say no straight away can you help me put my mind at ease i can be totally relaxed and i feel a sting like a bit but i look and see nothing i dont normally have a rash but at the moment i have spots on my shoulders that arent going away and are really itchy my son has the same feeling any advise would be great i wish i could rule out scabies as it freakes me out.thanks
i have 5 or 6 little red dots above my penis around my pubes.. they look like spots but have a dry head kinda like a rash, you cant squeese them. there not ichy but i dont know what ther are or how to get rid of them??
i have like dandruff flakes near my area and i used to have a tiny reddish rash could it be scabies.
please help me urgently!!!
hi i have scabies, but i need to no the correct procedure to follow as i dont seem to get rid of them. for example what needs washing (duvet etc) what needs washing first. do i put the ointment on then wash my colthes etc. please can you help.
Hi I'm 15 and around 3 days ago I discovered 3 very small spots on my belly. I didn't think anything of it but day after day they've got really big with black pinpoint marks in the middle and have started developing on my arms, upper leg and one or two on my hand and wrist. A few of them have turned into a dry bumpy rash. I'm starting to get worried because more and more keep coming. I wash daily and change my bedding every week so it's nothing to do with dirt. Please help before they get worse. The doctors doesn't re open until monday and if I wait that long I'm scared it will be twice as bad. And suggestions of what this might be? Please please help xx
Any one with scabies : try using the liquid application Derbac-M, apply and leave on overnight. Apply after a week. Worked for me , i had it all over my hands and thighs…crazy evening itch fits. all gone now. washing all clothing and bedding up is also a good idea.
I was pregnant when I got scabies off my uni student daughter, and it went undiagnosed until after my daughter was born. If it had been even properly exmined MAYBE I could have got treatment before birth, instead she contracted it and suffered until she was 3 months old and was able to use the topical creams. I was appalled and very upset. Shocking that this very common and contagious condition KEEPs getting misdiagnosed!!
Hi me and my ex boyfriend both had scabies together from december 2008 to febuary 2009 and i used lyclear that it used for headlice and also scabies, i got into a warm bath first and then put the cream on over night and it worked after a couple of weeks, you have to keep changing your bed sheets though. Also try not to scrach the rash as it will make it really sore, if you end up doing this i put E45 cream on or savlon and this worked as a treat because it cooled the area were the rash was, i would concider using the savlon though as this is a skin healing cream and works alot better. Hope this information helps anyone x
Hi im oliver and i have justb found the itching spots and rash all around the penis area and it is very irtating and i have used some cream and wash but it hasnt worked
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