Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Itching On Wrists, Genitals, Jawline And Back Of Knees?
I have been having daily symptoms and wondering if they are hormone related or stress related. Every evening around the same time of night I have been suffering from uncontrolled itching on my wrists, on the back of my knees, on my jaw line, and around the outer area around my genitals. I am a woman in my 40s.
Tue, 29 Dec 2020
Hi,
Scabies is a contagious skin condition caused by tiny mites known as sarcoptes scabiei which borrow into the skin. The main symptom of scabies is intense itching which is worse at night. It can also cause skin rashes on areas where the mite have borrowed. Scabies like warm places like skin folds, between the fingers, under finger nails, wrists, back of the knees, jaw line, around genitalia or buttock or breast creases. It is usually spread through prolonged periods of skin to skin contact with an infected person or through sexual contact.
It is also possible for scabies to be passed on by sharing clothing, towels and bedding with someone who is infected. Permethrin 5% cream is usually recommended for scabies as the first treatment. Malathion lotion is used whenever Permethrin is ineffective. Scabies usually go away in 1-2 weeks but sometimes take a few months to go away.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician
Scabies is a contagious skin condition caused by tiny mites known as sarcoptes scabiei which borrow into the skin. The main symptom of scabies is intense itching which is worse at night. It can also cause skin rashes on areas where the mite have borrowed. Scabies like warm places like skin folds, between the fingers, under finger nails, wrists, back of the knees, jaw line, around genitalia or buttock or breast creases. It is usually spread through prolonged periods of skin to skin contact with an infected person or through sexual contact.
It is also possible for scabies to be passed on by sharing clothing, towels and bedding with someone who is infected. Permethrin 5% cream is usually recommended for scabies as the first treatment. Malathion lotion is used whenever Permethrin is ineffective. Scabies usually go away in 1-2 weeks but sometimes take a few months to go away.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....