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What Causes Itchy Colorless Small Bumps Clustered Near Ankle?
Question: I hAVE ITCHY COLORLESS SMALL BUMPS CLUSTERED NEAR THE ANKLES BUT SPREAD OVER MY LEGS AND ARMS. THEY ITCH MOSTLY AT NIGHT. I NOW HAVE SCABS FROM THE SCRATCHING. I STARTED THEM WHEN I VISITED OUT OF STATE 2 MONTHS AGO AND THEY STILL PERSIST. ON MY ARMS, SPREAD OUT , ONE OR TWO ON THE TORSO.
Brief Answer:
scabies
Detailed Answer:
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Thaks for the query
Probably you have developed scabies.
It is an infection caused by itch mite.
It can be easily treated with a single overnight application of ointment permethrin.
If possible upload a photograph of the affected area. This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and a better way of management. There is an option to upload photos on right side of query page.
Please utilize it.
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scabies
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thaks for the query
Probably you have developed scabies.
It is an infection caused by itch mite.
It can be easily treated with a single overnight application of ointment permethrin.
If possible upload a photograph of the affected area. This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and a better way of management. There is an option to upload photos on right side of query page.
Please utilize it.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you
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