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Itching All Over Body, Cold, Teammate Had Scabies. What Could Be The Reason?

HI, I have itching over most of my body. Started in the pelvic and butt region, and has moved to my chest and armpits. I wake up every morning with an itching sensation that keeps me from sleeping. Showering briefly relieves itching. I have been using an itch cream that is not very effective. Itching has been going on for about two weeks. I have also had a cold for the past two weeks but not sure if that is relative. One of my teammates has had scabies for months now and just got rid of them about 3 weeks ago.
Mon, 25 Nov 2013
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Ur night time itching suggests that u could have got scabies too. Use 5% permethrin cream. Apply all over body for entire night once.. and bath next morning. Wash all ur clothes wd hot water. Also check 4 anyone else having same symptoms.
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Itching All Over Body, Cold, Teammate Had Scabies. What Could Be The Reason?

Ur night time itching suggests that u could have got scabies too. Use 5% permethrin cream. Apply all over body for entire night once.. and bath next morning. Wash all ur clothes wd hot water. Also check 4 anyone else having same symptoms.