After a lovely night outdoors (au natural in a pond) with my bf on Sunday, we both contracted scabies.



The dr. prescribed an antihistamine (Atarax), but that nor benedryl, nor hydrocortizone is helping the latent itching which can last 2-3 weeks after curative tratment......



Any ideas?

Hello itching ! If you have scabies you should have been prescribed more than an antihistamine. You should have been given some steroids as well. Go back to the doctor, but in the meantime try some Ridix (lice shampoo) when you shower. It's important that you wash from head to toe with the shampoo and then apply Benedryl lotion. Change your sheets every morning and wash them in the shampoo as well as your clothes. It is very time consuming but those little buggers can make your life impossible if you don't treat it thoroughly. My 3 year old son contracted them while on a family vacation to the carribeans, this treatment made a world of difference.

probably you have got allergic contacr dermatitis ,not scabies.Scabies is not caused by water contamination.Try calamine lotion for external application and levocetrizine 5mg tab internally.

witch hazel or calamine lotion

What is scabies?

Scabies is an infestation of the skin with the microscopic mite Sarcoptes scabei. Infestation is common, found worldwide, and affects people of all races and social classes. Scabies spreads rapidly under crowded conditions where there is frequent skin-to-skin contact between people, such as in hospitals, institutions, child-care facilities, and nursing homes.



What are the signs and symptoms of scabies infestation?

Pimple-like irritations, burrows or rash of the skin, especially the webbing between the fingers; the skin folds on the wrist, elbow, or knee; the penis, the breast, or shoulder blades.

Intense itching, especially at night and over most of the body.

Sores on the body caused by scratching. These sores can sometimes become infected with bacteria.

How did I get scabies?

By direct, prolonged, skin-to-skin contact with a person already infested with scabies. Contact must be prolonged (a quick handshake or hug will usually not spread infestation). Infestation is easily spread to sexual partners and household members. Infestation may also occur by sharing clothing, towels, and bedding.



Who is at risk for severe infestation?

People with weakened immune systems and the elderly are at risk for a more severe form of scabies, called Norwegian or crusted scabies.



How long will mites live?

Once away from the human body, mites do not survive more than 48-72 hours. When living on a person, an adult female mite can live up to a month.



Did my pet spread scabies to me?

No. Pets become infested with a different kind of scabies mite. If your pet is infested with scabies, (also called mange) and they have close contact with you, the mite can get under your skin and cause itching and skin irritation. However, the mite dies in a couple of days and does not reproduce. The mites may cause you to itch for several days, but you do not need to be treated with special medication to kill the mites. Until your pet is successfully treated, mites can continue to burrow into your skin and cause you to have symptoms.



How soon after infestation will symptoms begin?

For a person who has never been infested with scabies, symptoms may take 4-6 weeks to begin. For a person who has had scabies, symptoms appear within several days. You do not become immune to an infestation.



How is scabies infestation diagnosed?

Diagnosis is most commonly made by looking at the burrows or rash. A skin scraping may be taken to look for mites, eggs, or mite fecal matter to confirm the diagnosis. If a skin scraping or biopsy is taken and returns negative, it is possible that you may still be infested. Typically, there are fewer than 10 mites on the entire body of an infested person; this makes it easy for an infestation to be missed.



Can scabies be treated?

Yes. Several lotions are available to treat scabies. Always follow the directions provided by your physician or the directions on the package insert. Apply lotion to a clean body from the neck down to the toes and left overnight (8 hours). After 8 hours, take a bath or shower to wash off the lotion. Put on clean clothes. All clothes, bedding, and towels used by the infested person 2 days before treatment should be washed in hot water; dry in a hot dryer. A second treatment of the body with the same lotion may be necessary 7-10 days later. Pregnant women and children are often treated with milder scabies medications.



Who should be treated for scabies?

Anyone who is diagnosed with scabies, as well as his or her sexual partners and persons who have close, prolonged contact to the infested person should also be treated. If your health care provider has instructed family members to be treated, everyone should receive treatment at the same time to prevent reinfestation.http://www.cdc.gov/Ncidod/dpd/parasites/...

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How soon after treatment will I feel better?

Itching may continue for 2-3 weeks, and does not mean that you are still infested. Your health care provider my prescribe additional medication to relieve itching if it is severe. No new burrows or rashes should appear 24-48 hours after effective treatment.







This fact sheet is for information only and is not meant to be used for self-diagnosis or as a substitute for consultation with a health care provider. If you have any questions about the disease described above or think that you may have a parasitic infection, consult a health care provider.

Some simple ways to stop itching are:
(1)Apply an Ice pack.
(2)Use hydrocortisone cream.
(3)Apply Vick’s Vapor Rub to the affected areas.
(4)Taking a quick warm bath can also provide relief to itchy skin.

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Poor you.
An ice pack it good.
I've found Tiger balm relieves some skin issues, however I'd check with the doctor if this is OK first.

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Give it up for good, with the E cigarette.

It can be stop by taking proper treatment otherwise its going to be bigger.

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There are a bundles and varieties of itch-free tubes available in different medical stores.
Fetch it.

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1. 1-2 cups of cornstarch
2. 2-3 ounces of mineral oil
3. 2-4 ounces of salt
4. 2 cups of apple cider vinegar
5. 3 tablespoons of baking soda

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