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What Are Scabies Like Rashes On The Body Of A Child Suggestive Of?

I m seeing what I diagnosed as an allergic eczema type rash bilaterally on my 12 yo son s thighs, upper arms, anterior ankles, but now that I m examining them, the lesions do somewhat resemble scabies type lesions. He has no scabies trails between fingers, or around wrists, or any folds or hot spots that I can see. Is it more likely allergic vs scabies because of the bilateral distribution and lack of common scabies rash sites? Thanks, A Nurse practitioner mother that is horrible at derm!
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Hi,

As per your query, your child has scabies like rashes on the body which could be due to an allergic reaction, sensitivity to sunlight, eczema and other systemic causes.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you consult a dermatologist for proper examination. The doctor may take a skin sample for a lab test, the sample is examined under a microscope to confirm the presence of mites or eggs. The doctor may prescribe permethrin cream, benzyl benzoate lotion and per cent sulfur ointment. Keep your clothes separate from the rest of the family. Maintain personal hygiene. For now, apply cold compresses and take Benadryl.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari, Dentist
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What Are Scabies Like Rashes On The Body Of A Child Suggestive Of?

Hi, As per your query, your child has scabies like rashes on the body which could be due to an allergic reaction, sensitivity to sunlight, eczema and other systemic causes. Need not to worry. I would suggest you consult a dermatologist for proper examination. The doctor may take a skin sample for a lab test, the sample is examined under a microscope to confirm the presence of mites or eggs. The doctor may prescribe permethrin cream, benzyl benzoate lotion and per cent sulfur ointment. Keep your clothes separate from the rest of the family. Maintain personal hygiene. For now, apply cold compresses and take Benadryl. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harry Maheshwari, Dentist