Scabies
Scabies is an itchy skin condition caused by the microscopic mite Sarcoptes scabei. It is common all over the world, and can affect anyone. Scabies spreads quickly in crowded conditions where there is frequent skin-to-skin contact between people. Hospitals, child-care centers, and nursing homes are examples. Scabies can easily infect sex partners and other household members. Sharing clothes, towels, and bedding can sometimes spread scabies. This can happen much more easily when the infested person has crusted scabies. You cannot get scabies from a pet. Pets get a different mite infection called mange. Symptoms arePimple-like irritations or a rash Intense itching, especially at nightSores caused by scratching Your health care provider diagnoses scabies by looking at the skin rash and finding burrows in the skin.Several lotions are available to treat scabies. The infected person's clothes, bedding and towels should be washed in hot water and dried in a hot dryer. Treatment is also recommended for household members and sexual partners.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Prurigo nodularis Dermatitis? Management. Lobate-s ointment twice daily. Orally multivitamin antioxidants trace elements od. Tab levocetirizine 5 mg BD. Tab Azithromycin suspension od 100 mg 5 days.. Moisture lotion use. Coconut oil use aft...
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Yes eruptions are scabies Rx tab azithromycin 100mg 1od for 5days Tab Levocetrizine5mg 1od Permithrine oint 5%30gm to be applied all over body at a time Also treat immidiate contacts simultaneously
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