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What Causes Itching On Back With Skin Problem All Over Body?

Posted on Thu, 4 Dec 2014

Question: How do i know if this is scabies bed bugs acne or body lice or even a newer breed of paradite. It was on my legs at one point but not spreading that bad now. I think it may be a light case of scabies or body lce but im not sure because its not spreading fast. I use tea tree to treat it becuase i believe it is mild and i would rather not jump to lindane right away unless i know its scabies. Because i know you can die or or get seisures. Please help

Answered by Dr. Moumita Chakraborty,MD (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Less chances of Scabies

Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir

Welcome to Healthcare magic

I saw these pictures which you have uploaded, but i do not see any blisters and you gave no history of itching.Scabies are generally very itchy and very contagious.

You can definitely can use lindane ,this will help you for body lice and scabies too.You can try taking antiallergic tablets for few days, to see if you get some relief.

If after all this you do not recover, please consult a dermatologist.
Hope i answered your query.Feel free to ask more.
Dr.Moumita XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Moumita Chakraborty,MD (17 hours later)

There is itching but not intense itching only itching on my back and i keep finding eggs attached to my skin on my back

. Which makes me think it could be body lice.
And it mainly itches on my back an not my face. I cant seem to find out if the bumps on my face are body lice scabies or acne. It looks like a swolen bump that has white stuff around it and wont pop at first. Which makes me think its some type of skin disorder. It seems like its not severe because it dies down pretty fast from just tea tree oil. And are you saying these could just be alergic skin bumps. Ive researched and thought it also could be bird scabies because ive herd only bird scabies can go above the neck. And its on my jawline.

Answered by Dr. Moumita Chakraborty,MD (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
cannot confirm bird scabies but probable chances

Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir

Welcome back

Yes, i think it can be due to some allergy to some thing in your surrounding.Please clean your clothes,bed,carpet,avoid any pets(dog/bird/cat).Avoid going near any tree or bushes or near any type of forests.

You can take bath with epsom salt and use sulfur soaps(if no sulfa allergy).And continue taking anti allergy tablets for few days.If symptoms do not subside,please consult a dermatologist.

Hope i answered your query.Feel free to ask more.
Dr.Moumita XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Moumita Chakraborty,MD (23 hours later)

So there just called anti allergy tablets. Would there be a specific brand or name im looking for?

Answered by Dr. Moumita Chakraborty,MD (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Cetirizine/Fexofenadine

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

The tablets I suggest are cetirizine and fexofenadine. I am not sure if you get it over the counter.Look for this as the main ingredient.

If you have no further clarifications,please rate this smaswer and close the discussion.Thank You.
Dr.Moumita XXXXXXX

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj