SCABIES, Causes, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment.

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0:00 Introduction
1:39 Causes of Scabies
2:09 Signs and Symptoms of Scabies
2:27 Diagnosis and Treatment of Scabies

Scabies, also known as the seven-year itch, is a contagious skin infestation by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei. The most common symptoms are severe itchiness and a pimple-like rash.Occasionally, tiny burrows may be seen in the skin. In a first-ever infection a person will usually develop symptoms in between two and six weeks.During a second infection symptoms may begin in as little as 24 hours.These symptoms can be present across most of the body or just certain areas such as the wrists, between fingers, or along the waistline.The head may be affected, but this is typically only in young children.The itch is often worse at night.Scratching may cause skin breakdown and an additional bacterial infection of the skin.

Scabies is caused by infection with the female mite Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis, an ectoparasite.The mites burrow into the skin to live and deposit eggs.[3] The symptoms of scabies are due to an allergic reaction to the mites.Often, only between 10 and 15 mites are involved in an infectionScabies is most often spread during a relatively long period of direct skin contact with an infected person (at least 10 minutes) such as that which may occur during sex or living together.Spread of disease may occur even if the person has not developed symptoms yet.Crowded living conditions, such as those found in child-care facilities, group homes, and prisons, increase the risk of spread.Areas with a lack of access to water also have higher rates of disease.Crusted scabies is a more severe form of the disease. It typically only occurs in those with a poor immune system and people may have millions of mites, making them much more contagious.In these cases, spread of infection may occur during brief contact or by contaminated objects.The mite is very small and usually not directly visible. Diagnosis is based on the signs and symptoms.

[MissKitty]

I am so sorry for anyone having this condition. It messed me up for over 6 months. Cleaning and washing everything. Treating the cat and dog. I fortunately work from home and could do laundry while working. I wish that I had known about the cat scabies treatment. I became very depressed. THEN, my primary doctor referred me to the dermatologist and I found out via punch biopsy that I have Grover's disease. Yet another autoimmune disease has taken over my body 😕. Almost everything is a treatment for scabies is the opposite for Groves. I am getting better, yet I can't think of anything worse except for bedbugs. Blessings to all.

[akibknowsit]

I had this condition and I met several private dermatologist. They advised expensive medication and lab test but couldn't treat me. Last year I met a govt dermatologist. After his medication and advice, I am now recovered

[joshuahahaj]

I have had scabies once in my life, I would not wish worse on my enemy. I received them from sitting next to a friend in high school. I had noticeably uncontrollable itching, especially during the holiday at a friend's house. I remember laying in bed writhing in agony thinking about what was happening. I had to cover myself from head to toe in a sulfurous cream, and I mean every inch could not be uncovered. Thank you scabies for giving me perspective on my life

[antony_newton_]

i was diagnosed with scabies it was on my balls! at first i got depressed as i tried many treatments but nothing was effective so this is what i did to get rid of scabies 1.your doctor may prescribe a cream or lotion (important things is you have to apply for all the family members of yours as the transfer from one body to another so each and every member should put lotion apply fully on body and wash it at moring apply weekly once) apply untill your complete rid of scabies, this treatment was effective my itchiness was gone but not the bumps 2. it was traditional practices in tamilnadu as we would make a paste with neem leaves and turmeric powder (make a paste plug fresh neem leaves from tree and take a mixer and grind it well like semi solid and add some turmeric powder like neem 75% and turmeric powder 25% apply it thrice a week apply fully to your body form neck to toe and wait for 2 hours and take a bath, your damaged skin will automatically fall off within 2 weeks) 3. if any new bumps arrives after your skin fall off be precautions because your skin is prone to scabies so it will easily affected so apply turmeric powder at make it a paste and apply to spot where new bumps are formed

[SheaPrincessx]

i am severely allergic to scabies. the first time i had it, i didn’t know what it was. i had both hives from an allergic reaction, as well as bumps from burrowing. doctors said it was only allergies and to take benadryl. i did that for a few days and it only got worse until finally my mom suggested it possibly being scabies. i go to a third doctor, tell him my thoughts, and he gives me a prescription for permethrin without even testing me. and of course, the rash cleared up.

[leahmichael]

I used to have these on my hands and feet. Whenever they would itch I’d run to the bathroom and soak them in hot water. It really helped me a lot.

[paulinaungureanu]

I healed a stray cat with coconut oil by rubbing her ears, nose, legs, where was affected, two times a day for a week or two. She is completely cured now. I think it should work for humans too. I have read that the mites doesn't survive in oily environment.

[keanureeves]

This shit is the worst thing to get id rather break a bone than get scabies. The itchiness is other worldly and you can feel them jumping on you sending your anxiety through the roof.

[DouglasUrantia]

I got scabies from sitting in a chair after a scabies patient sat there. I had no idea what it was for over 2 months. Its horrible to get rid of. Its also a nocturnal mite.

[Joseph_Nova]

Guys use table salt in every way possible, that’s what worked for me, scrub your skin with salt or literally get a palm full of salt and scrub where it itches, do it until stops, put salt in your bathtub and stay in as long as you can, wash your clothes with hot water or soak them in salted water. I know how this sh*t feels, hope you all get fast recovery soon.

[amandaallen]

I just had scabies for the 2nd time in 4 years..I used the permethian cream that cvs suggested and still have the rash and itch, despite using antihistamine

[sarojthespeaker.]

Thank you so much for giving use full information 😊

[IAmRayAnthony]

JUST USE A LITTLE BIT OF CAT FLEA SHAMPOO in the shower 2 3 times a week till theyre gone will do it. And u can use Dog Flea shampoo too but Cat shampoo uses PYRETHRINS (which are ORGANIC) instead of PERMETHRIN which is more of a chemical base. Mix up a batch of spray by adding a small amount to plain water in a spray bottle to spray around the house, furniture and clothing articles to spray scabies laying around the house. Also wash all your laundry and anything else with flea shampoo too. YOUR WELCOME!

[Sanchez-mqxn]

in case anyone is still having this issue, the ONLY thing that has ever worked for me was taking ivermectin (or whatever equivalent you can find in your country). I took it 3 times in total - leaving 7 days between each take, and after the 3rd take it was completely GONE. Obviously you also need to clean / get rid of absolutely everything you ever touched & used before taking the medicine.

I'm now clean for almost 2 years and I hope it works for you too.

After taking the last dosage you might still feel some itchiness for a few weeks due to eczema or the post allergy so try and observe the symptoms and make sure it's not scabies anymore, and then use the eczema lotion etc if it's necessary.

I'm not a doctor so please get advice from your doctor before using any medicine as always - I'm just sharing my experience.

[cheeeku_]

I have it right now. And i thought it was some kind of allergic reaction nd was ignoring this since 2 months approx. I had this started around 24 december and today i got to know by dermat that i had scabies since then scabies. Pray for me 🧿✌🏻

[coffeelover]

Thank you for sharing, big help for me coz im suffering scabies as this moment!..

[janetchartrand]

Salt baths work, use a full box of table or sea salt, exfoliate while your soaking, i also keep a spray bottle of salt water with me, ive tried everything and nothing works it just got worse, bathing in salt water for an hour is slowly clearing it up, good luck l know its not easy but bathe every night for 2 months if you have to, keepbon top of it.

[rossmurrayfam]

This is hell scabies this is a living hell

[richardkaber]

My brother caught that years ago my mom made him shower outside with a water hose why he was taking treatment until the docters said they were gone

[xiwenxu]

I stayed in a very humid place and got it for months now, which is very irritated and ruin all my clothes. Since I use Sulfur 10%, it is getting better and gradually gone, but it is not completely gone yet. I still keep use it for all my body. A chinese doctor recommended that you should use the cream for 3 or 4 days in a row without showers. And twice a day and try thick layer on the whole body. And shower will damage the coating of the cream.