I Am Not Sure But Is This Bed Bugs Or

Posted on Mon, 8 Jul 2019

Question: I am not sure but is this bed bugs or scabies

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (3 minutes later)

if this help here are some pics

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Looks like scabies.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

I see the photo you attached and I think this are scabies bumps, doesn't look much like bad bugs.
Also the scratching that happens mostly at night and goes a bit and reappears is characteristic of scabies.
I think you can use an ointment with benzyl benzoate and permethrin (ex antiscabia). Apply it all over body except head and keep it for 14 hours. Then wash it.
Also wash all your clothes at high temperatures, vacuum the carpet and clean everything.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

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