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Are Itchy Rashes Contagious?

I am a therapist in a skilled nursing facility. I am working with a patient that has a terrible rash with itching and MD says scabies was ruled out at prior hospital admission prior to surgical procedure. I have been using standard precautions but over the past few days have developed about 4 small red bumps wrist, elbow and abdomen and not sure if I just have the Eebie Jeebeez but feel pinching and itching on various other parts of my body. I won t be able to get into dermatologist for another week and do not want to take any chances in spreading to family members. The itch comes and goes and the redness on the bumps go away. I see no tell tale tracks with the bumps. Any impression or advise?
Mon, 27 Aug 2018
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Dermatologist 's  Response
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If your itching is severe at night, the chances of scabies is high. In that case, you can initiate empirical therapy for scabies. You can Permethrin lotion and Permethrin soap along with an antihistamine. But, properly follow the guidelines for using Permethrin. When you become free, you could contact your Dermatologist.

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Are Itchy Rashes Contagious?

Hi If your itching is severe at night, the chances of scabies is high. In that case, you can initiate empirical therapy for scabies. You can Permethrin lotion and Permethrin soap along with an antihistamine. But, properly follow the guidelines for using Permethrin. When you become free, you could contact your Dermatologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.