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Suggest Treatment For Bug Bites And Scars Throughout Body

I have an infestation of microscopic organisms in my house that cause intense itching. I have scars all over my body that comes from their bites and/or scratching myself too hard. No one seems to know what they are. They re not bedbugs because you can t see them. A mold expert said they were microbic spiders; however, I had two skin biopses done and they found nothing; in fact, one report accused me of being a cocaine addict. It s not a psychosomatic issue, because my cousin lives with me and they bite her too. Neither of us is a drug user. Is there anyone familiar with this situation who could advise me?
Fri, 25 Sep 2020
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Hello,

Since you are getting intense itching that is leaving scars, now your cousin is also experiencing the same symptoms, commonly it could be scabies and is very contagious. You are suggested to wash your clothes and bedding in hot water and Savlon frequently. Do not share toiletries. Avoid addictions if any. Do not keep skin dry, apply herbal moisturizers or ointment hydrocortisone for relief.

Apply ointment Ascabiol on the area of your affected body & leave it for 40 minutes, after that take a bath. Repeat this after 12(twelve days), it should clear out. Your cousin should also do the same. However, other medical conditions that can cause similar symptoms are contact dermatitis, fungal, bacterial or parasitic infections or allergy.

To stay on the safer side get STD tests done, if its positive, you will be treated accordingly. Take antihistamines to avoid symptoms due to allergy. Get in contact of Pest control, get your house fumigated. You can also fumigate your house with herbal spray like garlic mint spray.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Bug Bites And Scars Throughout Body

Hello, Since you are getting intense itching that is leaving scars, now your cousin is also experiencing the same symptoms, commonly it could be scabies and is very contagious. You are suggested to wash your clothes and bedding in hot water and Savlon frequently. Do not share toiletries. Avoid addictions if any. Do not keep skin dry, apply herbal moisturizers or ointment hydrocortisone for relief. Apply ointment Ascabiol on the area of your affected body & leave it for 40 minutes, after that take a bath. Repeat this after 12(twelve days), it should clear out. Your cousin should also do the same. However, other medical conditions that can cause similar symptoms are contact dermatitis, fungal, bacterial or parasitic infections or allergy. To stay on the safer side get STD tests done, if its positive, you will be treated accordingly. Take antihistamines to avoid symptoms due to allergy. Get in contact of Pest control, get your house fumigated. You can also fumigate your house with herbal spray like garlic mint spray. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician