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Tiny Bugs Crawling On Skin, Itching On Scalp, Legs And Back. Medications?
I have microscopic (what I think are) skin mites (small bugs) that itch on my scalp, legs, back. I have actually seen very tiny bugs crawling on my skin. I don't know how I got them and have itched for a long time. No evidence of bed bugs. Online recommendations include Kwell, permethrin, crotamiton, etc..
Are these all prescribed medications. If so are there any over-the-counter medications that might work. I don't have insurance and can't afford back and forth to a detmatologist.
Never mind.
Are these all prescribed medications. If so are there any over-the-counter medications that might work. I don't have insurance and can't afford back and forth to a detmatologist.
Never mind.
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Tue, 8 Oct 2013
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Hai
Thanks for posting your query to HCM.
You may be suffering from body louse, which is called as pediculosis corporis.
You may become better with crotomiton or permethrin application.
These may be applied to all over the body and scalp for five nights.
you may additionally take anti histamines for itching for ten days.
Hope you will become better.
Prasad
Thanks for posting your query to HCM.
You may be suffering from body louse, which is called as pediculosis corporis.
You may become better with crotomiton or permethrin application.
These may be applied to all over the body and scalp for five nights.
you may additionally take anti histamines for itching for ten days.
Hope you will become better.
Prasad
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