Anyone who has scabies? Please describe your experience.?
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Read below and see more info on scabies:
Scabies is an infestation of the skin with the microscopic mite Sarcoptes scabei. Infestation is common, found worldwide, and affects people of all races and social classes. Scabies spreads rapidly under crowded conditions where there is frequent skin-to-skin contact between people, such as in hospitals, institutions, child-care facilities, and nursing homes.
What are the signs and symptoms of scabies infestation?
Pimple-like irritations, burrows or rash of the skin, especially the webbing between the fingers; the skin folds on the wrist, elbow, or knee; the penis, the breast, or shoulder blades.
Intense itching, especially at night and over most of the body.
Sores on the body caused by scratching. These sores can sometimes become infected with bacteria.
How did I get scabies?
By direct, prolonged, skin-to-skin contact with a person already infested with scabies. Contact must be prolonged (a quick handshake or hug will usually not spread infestation). Infestation is easily spread to sexual partners and household members. Infestation may also occur by sharing clothing, towels, and bedding.
Who is at risk for severe infestation?
People with weakened immune systems and the elderly are at risk for a more severe form of scabies, called Norwegian or crusted scabies.
How long will mites live?
Once away from the human body, mites do not survive more than 48-72 hours. When living on a person, an adult female mite can live up to a month.
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Go to a doctor and get a prescription medication. When I was younger, there was an epidemic at my high school. It's nasty and itchy. Go get some good stuff to get rid of it.
scabies is tiny creatures that burrow in the skin just below the surface in the"inbetweens" of the fingers and toes.intence itching.your doctor will prescribe a lotion/medication and possible an antibiotic is severe enough that the doctor feels it could be more of an infection.
highly contagious between family members..or even at school...need to see a dr. and no sharing of bath towels
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