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Reddish Scabs On The Shoulder Blades And Knees. Have Lice Infestation. Is That The Reason?

Hello! I've been finding tiny, pin-prick sized red scabs on my shoulderblades, and a couple on my knee. I also have a large bite (presumably from a mosquito,) on the front of my shoulder; almost the nape of my neck. They aren't itchy or uncomfortable; I can deal with them fine, but it's sort of worrying. And I've been finding white dots all over my body ever since I caught headlice a while ago.
Mon, 22 Apr 2013
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Thanks for the query. Your symptoms seem like insect bite dermatitis or lice infestations (body louse). Need to consult a dermatologist for proper examination to rule out parasitic infestations. Need proper treatment like antiscabicidal lotions to apply under recommendation. White dots needs thorugh examination by a dermatologist to rule out superficial fungal skin infections.

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Reddish Scabs On The Shoulder Blades And Knees. Have Lice Infestation. Is That The Reason?

Thanks for the query. Your symptoms seem like insect bite dermatitis or lice infestations (body louse). Need to consult a dermatologist for proper examination to rule out parasitic infestations. Need proper treatment like antiscabicidal lotions to apply under recommendation. White dots needs thorugh examination by a dermatologist to rule out superficial fungal skin infections. Thanks.