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Skin Irritation, Rashes, Itching. Scabies?

My mother lately has had a scin irration which has caused her some itching especially during the afternoon .And because of some rushes that have appeared lately on her scin (especially in the abdomen , calf , arms,under the armpit) she as cleanliness maniac is suspecting that its scabies . Can somebody give me a right answer?
Mon, 29 Oct 2012
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Hi ,

Thanks for writing in.

It can be urticaria,scabies,dermatitis herpetiformis,eczema etc.

For correct diagnosis the images of the lesions and more info like duration,presence or absence of other lesions would be needed.

She can apply calamine lotion over the affected area and take Tab zyrtec for itching.
For scabies treatment would be permethrin lotion over the affected area.

I encourage you to visit a qualified dermatologist for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Hope this helps.

Regards


DrSudarshan
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Skin Irritation, Rashes, Itching. Scabies?

Hi , Thanks for writing in. It can be urticaria,scabies,dermatitis herpetiformis,eczema etc. For correct diagnosis the images of the lesions and more info like duration,presence or absence of other lesions would be needed. She can apply calamine lotion over the affected area and take Tab zyrtec for itching. For scabies treatment would be permethrin lotion over the affected area. I encourage you to visit a qualified dermatologist for proper diagnosis and treatment. Hope this helps. Regards DrSudarshan MD Dermatologist