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What Causes Tickling And Itching Anus Despite Taking Deworming Medication?

Hi, I noticed my two year old itching her bottom regularly, especially in the evening. Then I began to itch severely at night. Also, a tickle sensation. Our whole family then took a pinworm medication but a week later I still feel the same. Could the medication not have worked on me?
Fri, 15 Apr 2016
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I have gone through your question and understand your concern. The symptoms of itching particularly worse at the night time is suggestive of Scabies. It is an itchy, highly contagious skin disease caused by an infestation by the itch mite or Scarcoptes scabiei. They burrow in skin particularly in the fold of skin like armpits, inside of elbow, behind the knee, web space of fingers and toes. The mite crawls out of the burrows at the night time making the itch more intense at night. The disease spread via direct contact and through sharing beds, towels, clothes etc. over the counter medication cannot eradicate the disease completely. Therefore, it is essential to see a general physician to start treatment and also talk about the measures to prevent spread in other family members as well.
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What Causes Tickling And Itching Anus Despite Taking Deworming Medication?

Hello I have gone through your question and understand your concern. The symptoms of itching particularly worse at the night time is suggestive of Scabies. It is an itchy, highly contagious skin disease caused by an infestation by the itch mite or Scarcoptes scabiei. They burrow in skin particularly in the fold of skin like armpits, inside of elbow, behind the knee, web space of fingers and toes. The mite crawls out of the burrows at the night time making the itch more intense at night. The disease spread via direct contact and through sharing beds, towels, clothes etc. over the counter medication cannot eradicate the disease completely. Therefore, it is essential to see a general physician to start treatment and also talk about the measures to prevent spread in other family members as well. Thank you.