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I Want To Know The Symptoms Of Scabie

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Posted on Sat, 19 Dec 2020
Question: I want to know the symptoms of scabie
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
regarding scabies

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.

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
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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
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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.
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I Want To Know The Symptoms Of Scabie

Brief Answer: regarding scabies Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern. 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.