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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
What Causes Scabies?<\/a><\/li>
Symptoms of Scabies<\/a><\/li>
Suggested Home Remedies for Scabies<\/a><\/li>
When to Seek Medical Help?<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Do you have a rash that is so itchy it wakes you up from sleep? Or is your child crankier than usual from lack of sleep at night due to itching? If yes, you should look for rashes with small bumps on the body as they might indicate scabies. If one of the family members has it, you should look for it in others, as it spreads from one person to another when in close contact.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Scabies, also known as Sarcoptes mange<\/em>, is a condition caused by a tiny mite called Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis.<\/em> It mainly occurs in tropical areas and crowded places. Your pets can also get scabies as this condition also affects animals, but the causative mite is different. The one affecting animals can cause an allergic reaction in humans, but cannot cause scabies as they cannot adapt and live on humans1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>What Causes Scabies?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A tiny mite called Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis<\/em> causes scabies. The tiny mites make burrows or tunnels under the skin, leading to small itchy bumps on the skin1<\/a><\/sup>. Scabies can affect anyone. However, people are more prone to scabies in the following conditions:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Elderly individuals, especially those who live in nursing homes with poor hygiene.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
People live in crowded and closed conditions.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Health care workers care for people with scabies who are unaware of their condition.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
In infants and children, since children come in close contact with their family members, parents, classmates and friends 1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Home remedies in scabies are mainly for controlling itching, for effective and proper treatment please consult a dermatologist. Debugging of entire household even if any one is affected is very important.<\/p>\nDr. M.G. Kartheeka, MBBS MD(Pediatrics)<\/a><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Symptoms of Scabies<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Early symptoms of scabies (rash and bumps) can appear on the skin four to six weeks after being infected. The rash develops slowly over weeks to months 1<\/a><\/sup>. Some of the symptoms by which you can recognise scabies are as follows:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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A rash with small bumps that looks like pimples.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes, the bumps might get infected as a result of intense scratching.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
You might experience severe itching, making it difficult to sleep at night.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Later, the rash might appear as skin-coloured lines on the skin or have a greyish appearance.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As a result of intense itching all over the body, children might be cranky or tired due to lack of sleep 1<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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