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Having Itchy Rash On Neck. Diagnosed As Scabies. Allergic To Hazelnuts. What Is The Treatment?
I have an unbearable rash . What can I do to stop the itch? It is from my neck down. It has been going on for more than a month. The rash was nearly cleared up when boiopsy came back as scabies . Did first treament (cream and 7 pills thursday.) Woke up with the rash today. Been to PMP, Dermy and allergist . No normal food allergies by am allergic to hazelnuts. HELP!
Fri, 29 Jun 2012
Hi Rachel,
Welcome to HCM.
Based on the information provided you might be suffering from recurrent scabies or a different rash.
Though you have been treated, if the source is still persisting scabies would recur.
Scabies treatment not only using medicines yourself, your entire family and your close contacts need to take treatment.
Wash your clothes and bed sheets ( as these may harbor the scabies mite) after soaked them in hot water mixed with an antiseptic solution.
There is a possibility that the rash could either be due to insect bite allergy or bed bugs or a fungal infection( dermatophyte).
See a dermatologist and first confirm whether the rash is due to scabies or any other reason mentioned above and get treated accordingly.
Wish you a healthy life.
Take Care
Welcome to HCM.
Based on the information provided you might be suffering from recurrent scabies or a different rash.
Though you have been treated, if the source is still persisting scabies would recur.
Scabies treatment not only using medicines yourself, your entire family and your close contacts need to take treatment.
Wash your clothes and bed sheets ( as these may harbor the scabies mite) after soaked them in hot water mixed with an antiseptic solution.
There is a possibility that the rash could either be due to insect bite allergy or bed bugs or a fungal infection( dermatophyte).
See a dermatologist and first confirm whether the rash is due to scabies or any other reason mentioned above and get treated accordingly.
Wish you a healthy life.
Take Care
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