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Constant Itching On Wrists, Fingers, Tummy, Ankles, Red Bumps Flake Away When Scratched. Suggestions?

Hello, for a few weeks now I've noticed itching on my wrists and around my fingers, on my tummy and around my ankles. It's a constant itch, but only when i scratch do little red bumps appear that seem to flake away or scab. I thought it was dry skin but its beginning to spread to the back of my legs. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Hello,
Thanks for the query

You might be suffering from scabies.

The areas mentioned by you are commonly involved in scabies.

Permethrin is the commonly used medication to treat this.

A photograph would have helped me in diagnosing your condition better.

you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.

http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818

Please meet a dermatologist for final diagnosis.

Wishing you good health.

Thank you
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Constant Itching On Wrists, Fingers, Tummy, Ankles, Red Bumps Flake Away When Scratched. Suggestions?

Hello, Thanks for the query You might be suffering from scabies. The areas mentioned by you are commonly involved in scabies. Permethrin is the commonly used medication to treat this. A photograph would have helped me in diagnosing your condition better. you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link. http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818 Please meet a dermatologist for final diagnosis. Wishing you good health. Thank you