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Bug Bite Looking Rash Affected To All At Home. Contagious?

I have been getting a bug bite looking rash.Now its affecting my kids. I have seen 3 doctors for this rash. All saying bug bites. Ok really believe its something else. Now a girl I work with is getting the same marks as us. She has never been to my home. Im worried im contagious. The look like fea bites. But itch like crazy. We r the only ones in the house getting these marks. Please help.
Wed, 26 Jun 2013
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Hi, thanks for your query.
You have a contagious rash with severe itching affecting all family members.
You have not mentioned the duration and the type of rash.

I think it to be scabies. The mites spread through skin-to-skin contact with an infected person or by sharing towels, bed linens, and other objects. The itching is very severe and usually worse at night. The rash typically is seen on the sides and webs of the fingers, the wrist, elbows, genitals, and buttock.

Bug bite leaves itchy, red bites on the skin, usually on the arms or shoulders.
Flea bite leaves behind inflamed, itchy red bumps, usually around the the ankles and feet. Associated with pets at home.

You may consult a dermatologist for exact diagnosis and treatment.

Hope this helps you.
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Bug Bite Looking Rash Affected To All At Home. Contagious?

Hi, thanks for your query. You have a contagious rash with severe itching affecting all family members. You have not mentioned the duration and the type of rash. I think it to be scabies. The mites spread through skin-to-skin contact with an infected person or by sharing towels, bed linens, and other objects. The itching is very severe and usually worse at night. The rash typically is seen on the sides and webs of the fingers, the wrist, elbows, genitals, and buttock. Bug bite leaves itchy, red bites on the skin, usually on the arms or shoulders. Flea bite leaves behind inflamed, itchy red bumps, usually around the the ankles and feet. Associated with pets at home. You may consult a dermatologist for exact diagnosis and treatment. Hope this helps you.