HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Do Symptoms Of Scabies Include Rashes On Arms, Hands And Back?

My daughter has this rash on her arms, hands and now her back she says that it itches a lot my step kids came home with scabies but exima also runs in my childs father side of the family what can it b and what can I do to help it if I dnt have medicine

Thu, 26 Dec 2013
Report Abuse
Dermatologist,  's  Response
Hi. Thanks for asking your query on HCM

Scabies can cause lesions/itching on abdomen, legs, trunk, arms and hands. History of contact with a person infected with scabies requires an empirical treatment for scabies in all the close contacts

If i was the treating doctor i would have asked her to apply a 5% permethrin cream over whole body except face and keep it overnight.

An oral antihistamine like Hydroxyzine will help to control the itch

It is advisable to wash all the clothes including bed sheets, towels, pillow covers, handkerchiefs etc to prevent reinfection


take care
regards
I find this answer helpful

 1 user finds this helpful
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Hydroxyzine


Loading Online Doctors....
Do Symptoms Of Scabies Include Rashes On Arms, Hands And Back?

Hi. Thanks for asking your query on HCM Scabies can cause lesions/itching on abdomen, legs, trunk, arms and hands. History of contact with a person infected with scabies requires an empirical treatment for scabies in all the close contacts If i was the treating doctor i would have asked her to apply a 5% permethrin cream over whole body except face and keep it overnight. An oral antihistamine like Hydroxyzine will help to control the itch It is advisable to wash all the clothes including bed sheets, towels, pillow covers, handkerchiefs etc to prevent reinfection take care regards