Scabies
Scabies is an infestation caused by itch mite due to poor personal
hygiene.
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Infestation by the itch mite otherwise called as Sarcoptes
Scabiei”
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skin contact with affected person (physical contact)
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Direct contact with skin, clothing and furniture containing
infected mites.
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ITCHING: Itching is a common symptom, often worse at night and can
be severe and intense.
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RASH: When the mite burrows into the skin it forms rashes.
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SORES: These occur in infested areas where a person has scratched
at the skin.
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THICK CRUSTS: Crusted scabies, is a form of severe scabies.
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In between the finger webs
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Around finger nails
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Armpits
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Waist lines
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Inner parts of the wrists
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Inner elbow
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Soles of the feet
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Breasts
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Genitalia
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Onset of generalized pruritis (itching) and the characteristic
eruptions
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Itchy burrows and vesicles
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Microscope examination
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Dermatoscopy
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Digital Photography
Tropical application
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Permethrin 5 % Cream/lotion
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Benzyl Benzoate 10 – 25% lotion
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Crotamition 10% ointment
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Lindane 1% lotion/cream
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Oral medication according to the severity.
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Maintenance of personal hygiene
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Isolation - separate clothing and toiletries.
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Necessary care to be given to the family members
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Topical treatment must be applied to the entire skin surface.
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After completion of treatment patients should use fresh, clean
bedding and clothing.
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Other family members and Close personal contacts should be treated
at the same time.
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Teach them to wash all linens, towels, and clothing used by the
patient during the 2 days before treatment in hot water and dry them in
sunlight.
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