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Suggest Remedies For Itchy, Red, Bug Bite Marks On Body

I am trying to identify the type of insect or bug that is biting me and what further measures I can take to stop it, get relief, etc. I have already sprayed my mattress and box spring with a substance said to kill bed bugs. I also put the mattress and box spring in encasements and washed my linens in hot water. Problem is that I do not see any of the things biting me. After taking these measures I am continuing to get new bites. Looking online, it appears that I may be getting bit by mites (scabies), fleas, or chiggers. My bites are on my inner thighs, butt, one foot and upper arms. Any ideas about what sort of critters these are and what medications and/or other measures I can take to put an end to this. My major symptom, besides the red bites themselves is terrible itching.
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Hello,

The symptoms seem to be related to scabies. I suggest using topical medications such as 5 percent permethrin cream. It should be applied at night and washed off in the morning. I also suggest using Cetirizine 10 mg to prevent itching.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Remedies For Itchy, Red, Bug Bite Marks On Body

Hello, The symptoms seem to be related to scabies. I suggest using topical medications such as 5 percent permethrin cream. It should be applied at night and washed off in the morning. I also suggest using Cetirizine 10 mg to prevent itching. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician