How To Rule Out Scabies?

Posted on Fri, 20 Nov 2015

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Question : My hands and feet itch and I have used every thing I can think of what mite help. I'm thinking I mite have scabies

Answered by Dr. VINAY KUMAR (14 minutes later)

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Hi

Welcome to the site!

I have noted your concerns and would like to help you. I need some additional information to guide you.
1 Please let me know whether the itching is more severe in the evenings/ night?

2 Areas affected

3 Duration of illness and any such history in family/contacts

4 medications used

5 Any oozing or crusting

6 Pl send few pics, if possible.

Your query will be answered on priority as soon as additional information is received.
In the meantime, you might like to take antiallergic medication like Levocetirizine 5 mg a day.

Best wishes from us!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. VINAY KUMAR (39 minutes later)

No oozing or crustyness any where when I take liquid it calms but it itches all the time. I don't have any sores yet and it been 2 weeks since it started. I can't send pic cause my phone don't take pic

Answered by Dr. VINAY KUMAR (13 minutes later)

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Hi

Welcome back.

In the light of fresh information, I would suggest the following measures for any patient with a description matching yours:

1 Tab Ivermectin 12 mg as single dose. Request your doctor for prescription.

2 Tab Levocetirizine 5 mg a day or a comparable salt of anti allergic group

3 Locally, Crotamiton cream in combination with Hydrocortisone either in the same preparation or mixed in equal proportions for twice a day and additional use, if needed.

Pl avoid chemicals, keep diet simple, wear loose garments, and avoid preserved and spicy food articles.

Wishing an early recovery for you!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D