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Will Bleach Bath Cure Rashes And Red Bumps Between Fingers Caused By Scabies?

i dont know what to do i think i have scabbies i been itching really bad for a couple of days and i have a rash thats red bumps now comming between my fingers and stuff . i was doing some research and it says a bleach bath will cure them is that true ? or putting bleach directly on my skin . Please help Thanks
Tue, 18 Feb 2014
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Hi,
Scabies is a skin condition caused by itch mite.
Specific treatment consists of oral & local anti scabies drugs after a skin specialists advice.
Usually cure of the condition is achieved with proper treatment/follow up & avoiding reinfection.
The chlorine evolved during bleaching process is known to break protective cover on scabies spores & makes is more sensitive to the medication. At the same time it may cause irritation of the diseased skin-So bleach bath can be tried rather than direct bleach application.
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Will Bleach Bath Cure Rashes And Red Bumps Between Fingers Caused By Scabies?

Hi, Scabies is a skin condition caused by itch mite. Specific treatment consists of oral & local anti scabies drugs after a skin specialists advice. Usually cure of the condition is achieved with proper treatment/follow up & avoiding reinfection. The chlorine evolved during bleaching process is known to break protective cover on scabies spores & makes is more sensitive to the medication. At the same time it may cause irritation of the diseased skin-So bleach bath can be tried rather than direct bleach application. Thanks