eczema vs scabies

The rash is just on her arms. She is 11 years old. Our doctor said she was treating for scabies "just in case" as she cant understand why the eczema medicated lotion has not cleared it up. I dont think it is scabies because it has been going on since spring time and she is the only one that has the problem. And it is only on her arms, not the classic places scabies would be. She also does not have the unbearable itching that I read about scabies.

I was looking at some pictures of scabies cases and noticed the nodules associated with scabies looked similar to the ones I have. Also the rash I have had resembles pimples or bug bites.

Hello, From the symptoms it can be hives or scabies. Eczema presents as dry, itchy patches rather than bumps. Scabies is characterized by intense itching, usually at night and by small insect-type bites lesions on the skin. Diagnosis of scabies is made by scraping the skin and viewing the material under a microscope to see the characteristic mite or eggs. For exact diagnosis, I suggest you to get it evaluated from a dermatologist.

The various possibilities of rash/bites like lesions are varicose dermatitis (occurs over a varicose vein), discoid eczema (this may be both the dry or wet type), asteatotic eczema or a variant of discoid eczema over dry skin, gravitational eczema, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis (if you work outdoors or somewhere where some chemical or plant or any thing else comes in contact with your legs), or even psoriasis and tinea corporis (a fungal infection). Do consult a skin specialist.

Our doctor now says she needs to be treated for scabies. She sleeps in the same room with her father and I, and sometimes in our bed. If it was scabies...shouldnt we have it too after over 6 months of this??? We have treated with the permethrin and washed everything, but I still wonder if it is all for nothing. I would like to find a solution for my daughter so she is not scarred for life. Any advice?

ive been suffering from eczema for few years but now i have started having these small boils on my inner thighs and waist area ...they turn black in few days like blood clot wounds and they are extremely itchy ...i have not visited a doctor for this specific new development but i have been using Vaseline to calm down my dryness....i want to know is this the continuation of eczema or something new plus is it serious and what should i do ???

I would suggest you to get eczema,scabies and fungal infections ruled out.Scabies is an infestation of the skin with the Sarcoptes scabiei mite. It is characterized by intense itching, usually at night and by small insect-type bites lesions on the skin. Diagnosis of scabies is made by scraping the skin and viewing the material under a microscope to see the characteristic mite or eggs. Eczema is a form of chronic dermatitis (rash).Allergic reaction is one of the important causes of eczema.

Hello, It can be due to contact dermatitis, allergies, eczema or scabies. He should not use any cosmetic products at the sites. You can apply some calamine lotion at the rash as it will help in soothing the skin. He can take some OTC oral antihistamine medications like Benadryl or Claritin and see if it helps. For mild-moderate symptoms a weak steroid may be used (e.g. hydrocortisone as dermacort), whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid (e.g.

Could Scabies mite produce a false postive as an allergy to Dust Mite on an allergy test?

There is no way this is eczema. eczema is not contagious and is extremely unlikely if not impossible to happen to people exactly at the same time. All dermatologist say eczema. They are to lazy or stupid to do their job. more then likely it's scabies, unless someone was playing in poison ivy.

Today I went to the doctor he said it was either contact dermatitis or scabies. From what I have read scabies usually occur at the waist line, genital, under arms, feet, and under the breast. I’m fearful to use the cream he prescribed if it is not scabies. Any one ever have scabies or a reaction to hair dye like this?

Does anybody know what these could be a sign of???? I thought maybe scabies at first, but from what I understand those are more localized in one area of the body... I have them scattered all over. Any suggestions????

from reading up online my symptoms seem to fit scabies the best but the doctor at the walk in clinic said it was definatly not scabies, although she did not examine my genitals just my inner thighs and the back of my legs. It seems that my itching is worst at night and after showers which i read is consistant with scabies; however, my girlfriend does not have any symptoms, nor my room mate.

Doc says hands are dishydrotic eczema. Says ankle could be psoriasis or eczema. Have an appointment to see dermatologist end of July. More photos here: http://www.medhelp.org/photo_collections/list/46250?personal_page_id=4592881 For some reason this has really got be "bugged" . Keep looking at scabies photos and freaking out. Wife says she has no such rashes or scales. BTW. My hands don't itch at all. They just feel hot, like a slight sun burn. My ankle does itch.

I have these small (considerably small, somewhat hard to see) bumps that will itch, not severely but they will itch occasionally. They are located mostly on my thighs. They don't become red until I have scratched them. After a few days, the bump goes away and the skin dries up and becomes flaky around where the bump used to reside. It is rare to find them on my genitals, but when I do they resemble scabies. (larger bump that becomes pus filled). They aren't present all the time.

Hello, Although I cannot confirm a diagnosis without examination but I would suggest you to get eczema,scabies and fungal infections ruled out.Scabies is an infestation of the skin with the Sarcoptes scabiei mite. It is characterized by intense itching, usually at night and by small insect-type bites lesions on the skin. Diagnosis of scabies is made by scraping the skin and viewing the material under a microscope to see the characteristic mite or eggs.

Hello, These symptom scan be due to contact dermatitis, allergies, dyshidrotic eczema or scabies. Pompholyx is characterized by a sudden onset of many deep-seated pruritic, clear vesicles which itch and then peel off. As a result the skin may also fissure. Treatment is different for all. I suggest you to get an evaluation done from a dermatologist to confirm the diagnosis. I hope it helps. Take care and regards.

I saw my doctor and she decided that I had scabies. I think for several reasons that she was wrong. I am married with 3 children and no one else in the house ever have had any symptoms also I did some research and the rashes I have do not match the photo I have seen of other people with scabies. The rash is itchy and more like bumpy dry patches. I would like some other thoughts on what it may be.

My first thought was eczema. Atopic dermatitis is a form of eczema. Since there are different kinds of eczema, finding an exact picture is frustrating. I have psoriasis so I know how frustrating skin problems can be. Good luck.

Hi, Pruritus( itching) is a common manifestation of dermatologic diseases, including xerotic eczema, atopic dermatitis, and allergic contact dermatitis. Effective treatment of pruritus can prevent scratch-induced complications such as lichen simplex chronicus and impetigo. Patients, particularly elderly adults, with severe pruritus that does not respond to conservative therapy should be evaluated for an underlying systemic disease.

Hello, I cannot confirm anything without examination but it can be heat rash, eczema, sweat dermatitis, hives or scabies(is characterized by intense itching, usually at night and by small insect-type bites lesions on the skin. Diagnosis of scabies is made by scraping the skin and viewing the material under a microscope to see the characteristic mite or eggs). I suggest you to get it evaluated from a dermatologist to confirm the diagnosis.

But as you have said in your recent post that your daughter is having similar sort of lesions,so I would suggest you to consult a dermatologist soon and get scabies ruled out. Rash in scabies is usually found in the folds of skin and they are red blister like rashes.Yet they are very itchy and can disrupt life. Diagnosis of scabies is made by scraping the skin and viewing the material under a microscope to see the characteristic mite or eggs. Hope it helps.

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A couple things online I found were that it might be eczema or a heat rash. Cortisol cream I hear is good for treating that sort of thing.

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