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Suggest Remedy For Itchy Rashes And Bumps

My boyfriend has very itchy skin and has developed rashes and red bumps on his body in different areas. It started in his elbows. He refuses to go to a doctor to get it checked out and I'm afraid whatever it is is contagious! We have a dog so I wonder if it's something she brought in. But I just had a bump between my toes and itched it and it popped and I am now I'm excruciating pain and there is a red spot there now. I don't know if the two are connected but am wondering of it is a fungal thing or some sort of bug. How can the doctor even know?

Mon, 10 Sep 2018

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Dermatologist, Dr. Sivasubramanian's Response

Hi,

The rash could be Human scabies or Animal scabies. Scabies is associated with itching which is severe at night.
The method of treatment is more important than the drug itself in management of scabies. So, I recommend you to consult your Dermatologist for confirmation of Diagnosis and for initiation of treatment.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Siva Subramanian,
Dermatologist

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