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

Hard, Red , Itchy Bumps On Buttocks And Private Areas. Histroy Of Scabies. No Relief With Creams. Advice

My son is 12 yrs. old and he has kinda hard red bumps which are itchy on his buttocks and private area. He has had them for a couple of weeks and now I'm have them also. We found out from the doctor that we had scabbies, and was presribed a cream which took care of that, but it has no effect on these bumps. Do you have any advise?
Wed, 12 Jun 2013
Report Abuse
Dermatologist,  's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.
These red itchy bumps on genitals are due to scabies. This variant of scabies is known as nodular scabies.
Firstly scabies infestation should be treated with permethrin cream application and ivermectin pill. The nodules are treated with application of steroid cream . The nodules and itching are due to hypersensitivity reaction to the mite. Use of antihistamine like cetirizine and steroid cream application would help
Hope that helped
I find this answer 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 Permethrin cream


Loading Online Doctors....
Hard, Red , Itchy Bumps On Buttocks And Private Areas. Histroy Of Scabies. No Relief With Creams. Advice

Hi, Thanks for writing to us. These red itchy bumps on genitals are due to scabies. This variant of scabies is known as nodular scabies. Firstly scabies infestation should be treated with permethrin cream application and ivermectin pill. The nodules are treated with application of steroid cream . The nodules and itching are due to hypersensitivity reaction to the mite. Use of antihistamine like cetirizine and steroid cream application would help Hope that helped