HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
Doctors waiting to answer your question
Dr. Shanthi.E
MD
Dr. Shanthi.E

General & Family Physician

Exp 17 years

Dr. Saisudha Kotla
MD
Dr. Saisudha Kotla

General & Family Physician

Exp 12 years

Dr. Nagamani Ng
MD
Dr. Nagamani Ng

General & Family Physician

Exp 12 years

Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
MD
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi

General & Family Physician

Exp 9 years

Dr.Raju
MD
Dr.Raju

General & Family Physician

Exp 11 years

Dr. Vaishalee Punj
MD
Dr. Vaishalee Punj

General & Family Physician

Exp 16 years

Dry Skin And Itching Could This Be Scabies

Premium Questions

Dr. Basheer Ahamed MD

numerous doctors and been diagnosed with dry skin and scabies. I live in Northern XXXXXXX ...Hi Doctor, I think my apartment is infested with bird mites. A doctor treated me for scabies ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Basheer Ahamed ( Diabetologist)
Dr.   Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh MD

months ago and they gave me a cream for scabies . I then went to my primary care doctor and she said no it wasnt scabies but very dry skin . Now in the last month or so i have been having... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. P V S Prasad MD

dermatoligist said i had dry skin , that it was definately not scabies . I know its not in my head because the ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. P V S Prasad ( Dermatologist)
Dr. Hardik Pitroda MD

red rash , just small open sores. I was wondering if this sounds like scabies or something less severe? Ive had a history of sensitive dry skin but this seems different. Thanks for your help. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Hardik Pitroda ( Dermatologist)
Dr. Kakkar S. MD

extremeties. Been to derm 5 times. Not scabies altho it is clusters of pin prick scabs or scrstch like scabs ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Kakkar S. ( Dermatologist)

Public Forum Discussions

Dr.  Jawad Shahzad MD

hello, I have really dry skin all over my arms, and shoulders. Recently noticed red dots on my stomach . My thighs have red patchy dry skin. Recently thought it may have been Scabies as I... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Jawad Shahzad ( Dermatologist)
Dr. Raghuveer Murki MD

I think i might have been exposed to scabies but am not sure. I itch all the time and yes i do dry skin but i also feel pin pricks at times and i am scared because i have a partially autistic 8 year... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Raghuveer Murki ( Dermatologist)
Dr. Sanjay Pancholi MD

hi im having a problem with dry flakey skin and brusing. i had scabies about 2 months ago. and i dont have that type of itching but i do know i have something. i have patches or dry skin on my... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sanjay Pancholi ( Dermatologist)
Dr. Puvvula Kishore Kumar MD

similar on tv and said it was scabies ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Puvvula Kishore Kumar ( Dermatologist)
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Kanodia MD

to ease the itchiness pus and fluid starts coming out.do you think its an infection or could be cause of dry skin in the elbow area ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sanjay Kumar Kanodia ( Dermatologist)