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Scabies
Scabies is a contagious skin disease caused by a species of mite that is very small.
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Symptoms
Itching, especially at night; Thin, pencil-mark lines on the skin; Rashes; Abrasions of the skin from scratching and di...
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Causes
Scabies is found worldwide among people of all groups and ages. It is spread by direct contact with infected individual...
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Tests
Examination of the skin shows characteristic signs of scabies. Tests include microscopic examination of skin scrapings ...
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Treatments
Prescription medicated creams are commonly used to treat scabies infections. Such products are applied all over the bod...
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Drugs
calamine topical
diphenhydrAMINE
ivermectin
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turmeric
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Risk Factors
Contact With Infected Person
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Complications
A secondary skin infection such as impetigo can occur because of intense scratching.
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Prevention
Avoid contact with infected persons.
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Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of scabies, or if someone with whom you have close (not necessarily...
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