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What Causes Scabies When Ovarian Cancer Is In Remission?
I had scabies which left a red, sore navel. Urgent care said it was a local infection and gave me a prescription antibiotic cream to put on it. Yesterday, though the temp was 73 degrees,I was cold. My temp was 95.4 when I took it. Otherwise I feel pretty good. I do have ovarian cancer which is in complete remission. Any need to see a doctor?
Mon, 3 Nov 2014
Hello ,
I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern.
When you have ovarian cancer you must be taking a chemotherapy. So there is chance of immunosuppression, so the infection you have acquires is the result of the drugs. There is strong reason to show the doctor. Because without complete diagnosis treatment will be impossible. Scabies is contagious disease. If you have contacted with scabies patients than and than you get scabies. You can use permethrin cream for it. But doctors guidance is necessary.
Glad to answer your further concern.
We wish you a best health at healthcare magic.
Thank you,
Dr. Arun Tank
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I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern.
When you have ovarian cancer you must be taking a chemotherapy. So there is chance of immunosuppression, so the infection you have acquires is the result of the drugs. There is strong reason to show the doctor. Because without complete diagnosis treatment will be impossible. Scabies is contagious disease. If you have contacted with scabies patients than and than you get scabies. You can use permethrin cream for it. But doctors guidance is necessary.
Glad to answer your further concern.
We wish you a best health at healthcare magic.
Thank you,
Dr. Arun Tank
If you are satisfied with my answer rate me as five star and close the answer
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