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What Could Be The Cause For Scabies In A 2 Year Old?
My 2 year old granddaughter was diagnosed with scabies. I don t believe the doctor is correct. Her bumps are raised but not pimply. She was treated with the lotion but she is not itchy. Could this be something different. No one else in the household has any symptoms and she does not go to a daycare or school. She is home all day with her mother (they just moved to a new city 4 months ago). She has had no contact with any other children or adults.
Fri, 13 Mar 2020
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Scabies is a skin infestation caused by a mite known as the Sarcoptes scabiei. This causes an itchy, red rash to form on the skin.Treatment often consists of medications that kill scabies mites and their eggs. .Scabies is an infestation of mites that happens mostly in children and young adults. Scabies causes a rash with small red bumps and intense itching. Incase of doubt,you can get a second opinion since examination of the child is essential for identifying the cause.
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Dr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician
Scabies is a skin infestation caused by a mite known as the Sarcoptes scabiei. This causes an itchy, red rash to form on the skin.Treatment often consists of medications that kill scabies mites and their eggs. .Scabies is an infestation of mites that happens mostly in children and young adults. Scabies causes a rash with small red bumps and intense itching. Incase of doubt,you can get a second opinion since examination of the child is essential for identifying the cause.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards
Dr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician
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