Scabies / Dermatology

Scabies / Dermatology

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  • Caused byhuman itch mite (Sarcoptes scabiei). • The mite burrows into the stratum corneum to live and feed. • The eggs will maturate in 2 weeks period and the cycle repeated. • Skin lesions are Secondary eczematous eruption due to immune reaction to the mite and eggs. https://www.ncbi.nlm.ni h.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4 614097/ https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/scabi es/gen_info/faqs.html
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  Sarcoptes Scabiei Burrows IntoThe Skin
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  Signs and symptomsof scabies include: • Itching, mainly at night: Itching is the most common symptom. The itch can be so intense that it keeps a person awake at night. • Rash: Many people get the scabies rash. This rash causes little bumps that often form a line. The bumps can look like hives, tiny bites, knots under the skin, or pimples. Some people develop scaly patches that look like eczema. • Sores: Scratching the itchy rash can cause sores. An infection can develop in the sores. • Thick crusts on the skin: Crusts form when a person develops a severe type of scabies called crusted scabies. Another name for crusted scabies is Norwegian scabies. With so many mites burrowing in the skin, the rash and itch become severe. https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/cont agious-skin-diseases/scabies#symptoms
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  Treatment 5% permethrin cream: •This is the most common treatment for scabies. • It is used to treat patients 2 months of age and older and women who are pregnant. • Head to toe. Other signs and symptoms: Some patients need other treatment, too. Your dermatologist may prescribe: • Antihistamine: To control the itch and help you sleep. • Pramoxine lotion: To control the itch. • Antibiotic: To wipe out an infection. • Steroid cream: To ease the redness, swelling, and itch. https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/cont agious-skin-diseases/scabies#symptoms
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  Important!! Treat all closefamily whether itchy or not