- Scabicides are the products used to treat scabies. These lotions or creams will be prescribed to you by your doctor. The lotion should be applied to a clean body from the neck down and remain in place for the required amount of time before removal. For infants the cream will also be applied to the head and face. Always read and follow the instructions carefully.
- Oftentimes infected sores will appear as a result of the excessive scratching. Prescribed antibiotics may be needed.
- To prevent the spread of scabies, all clothing, bedding and towels used by someone with scabies should be disinfected. This can be done by having the items dry cleaned, washed in hot water and dried in hot dryer, or by placing the items in bag for no less than 72 hours.
- The itching from scabies is actually an allergic reaction to the mites and their excrement, so itching may continue even after the mites are destroyed. If you are still suffering symptoms 2-3 weeks after treatment, you may need to be treated a second time.
The Scabies Rash is hard to miss. It is most frequently found between the fingers, and on the wrists and ankles, but it can appear elsewhere as well. Scabies Rash can be determined by Doctor in several ways if your rash that's making you itch so much.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Scabies Rash Tips (Scabies Rash)
How to Recognize Scabies Rash?
- Scabies is almost always spread by prolonged, close, skin-to-skin contact with a person who is already affected.
- Scabies in adults is often spread through sexual contact.
- Scabies can spread quickly in crowded places, such as day care centers and nursing homes.
2. Recognize the symptoms of a scabies infestation. If you have been infected for the first time, you may not have any symptoms for 2-6 weeks. If you have had a scabies infestation before, symptoms will appear rather quickly (1-4 days). The most common symptom of scabies is an intense itch (especially at night) and a rash that affects a great deal of the body.
3. The most common sites of an infestation for an adult are:
- Webbing between the fingers
- Wrist
- The fold of the elbow or knee
- Armpit
- Nipple
- Shoulder blades
- Breast
- Waist
- Butt
- Penis
4. The most common sites of an infestation for an infant or young child are:
- The sole of the foot
- The palm of the hand
- Head
- Face
- Neck
5. Be aware that very small tunnels are sometimes visible on the skin. These are caused by the mite burrowing beneath the surface of the skin. They will appear as thin gray, brown, or red lines on the surface of the skin.
6. See a doctor if you believe you may be infected with scabies. If you are found to have scabies, advise anyone you have had close contact with that they should be treated also.
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