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Lumps Between Fingers, Itching. History Of Scabies. Reason?

I have small pimple size lumps in-between my fingers every now and again and also on my legs and knees , the itch is unbearable I did have scabies 6 years ago but grated it with Lyclear lotion all over body for the recommended time is it possible that I still have this problem I am very hygienic and was constantly I am very confused
Fri, 4 Oct 2013
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yes,lumps in between fingers ,itching can be scabies.it is presented as papulopustules over the interdigital areas,wrist,umbilicus,grion and on penis.it is called seven years itch.sometimes itching will be for seven years.it should be treated with permithrin lotion from neck to toe overnight weekly twice with one week apart.wash all the clothes in lukewarm water .use ivermectol 12 mg weekly once for 2 weeks and apply diprovate g on the lesions.use atarax 25 mg at night to decrease itching
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Lumps Between Fingers, Itching. History Of Scabies. Reason?

yes,lumps in between fingers ,itching can be scabies.it is presented as papulopustules over the interdigital areas,wrist,umbilicus,grion and on penis.it is called seven years itch.sometimes itching will be for seven years.it should be treated with permithrin lotion from neck to toe overnight weekly twice with one week apart.wash all the clothes in lukewarm water .use ivermectol 12 mg weekly once for 2 weeks and apply diprovate g on the lesions.use atarax 25 mg at night to decrease itching