I Want To Know The Symptoms Of Scabie

Posted on Sat, 28 Nov 2020

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Question : I want to know the symptoms of scabie

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
regarding scabies

Detailed Answer:
Hello ,

Scabies presents as itchy bumps which are distributed on sites like chest, abdomen, upper legs, thighs, buttocks, finger web spaces etc. The itching is specially troublesome at night. There may also be similarly affected family members.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (21 minutes later)

I feel itchy in chest, abdomen, laps and back but no bumps, not that much at night

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding itching

Detailed Answer:
Ok. It could just be due to extreme dryness of skin. Try using a moisturizer regularly, twice a day. In addition I suggest you to take an oral antihistamine e.g Cetrizine 10mg once daily for symptomatic relief from itching.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T