Question: Hi . My partner and I have both had an itch all over our bodies for approx 6 weeks .now we are breaking out in sweats and I have been feeling nauseated when this happens .i also has itchy sore throat ...we have both been to our GP's .. Had creams prescribed but we have only got worse .. We also have bought a new lounge suit about 3 months ago that was made overseas ...hope you can help us .... Thank you XXXXX
Brief Answer:
Possibility of Scabies
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms XXXXX
Presence of generalised itch especially in both partners and if it's associated with papular lesion on the skin than possibility of Scabies has to be considered. Scabies usually spreads through close contact and involves more of Web spaces of hands, axilla, back , genitals.
Diagnosis is based on good clinical examination.
I would suggest you to consult your Dermatologist for detailed examination and discuss with him possibility of Scabies.
Alternatively you can send me clinical photograph of any skin lesion you have noticed at site of itching. Local application of Liquid paraffin and Hydroxyzine taken orally will provide the much needed relief.
Take care
Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS, MD
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What Causes Itching All Over Body?
Brief Answer:
Possibility of Scabies
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms XXXXX
Presence of generalised itch especially in both partners and if it's associated with papular lesion on the skin than possibility of Scabies has to be considered. Scabies usually spreads through close contact and involves more of Web spaces of hands, axilla, back , genitals.
Diagnosis is based on good clinical examination.
I would suggest you to consult your Dermatologist for detailed examination and discuss with him possibility of Scabies.
Alternatively you can send me clinical photograph of any skin lesion you have noticed at site of itching. Local application of Liquid paraffin and Hydroxyzine taken orally will provide the much needed relief.
Take care
Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS, MD