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What Does Scabies Look Like?

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1 What Does Scabies Look Like?

2 What is Scabies? The “Seven Year Itch”
Itchy, extremely irritating rash Caused by infestation of scabies mites Small bumps resembling pimples, blisters or insect bites Distinguishing feature is the appearance of tracks or burrows

3 Identifying Scabies You may be wondering, “What does scabies look like?” Difficult to see tracks From scabies mite traveling under the skin Medical practitioners use ink to make tracks more visible Special solution that makes them visible under a light Identifying burrows is a key factor

4 Appearance of Rash Scaly, crusty or flaky if you’ve been itching the area frequently Bumps may become open sores; difficult to heal without eradicating the scabies mites Often confused with eczema Research “What does scabies look like?” in order to make an accurate preliminary self-diagnosis

5 Why does it itch? Most frequently found between fingers, in armpits, behind the knees, genital area, other body crevices Allergic reaction to mites and eggs Itching is worse at night and after bathing Sometimes so unbearable, sleeping is impossible

6 Secondary Infections Impetigo Cellulitis More serious complications
Infections caused by bacteria Result of constant scratching

7 Get Relief If you think you’re suffering from a scabies infection, consider a natural remedy to provide relief Natural treatments are often both highly effective and may sometimes provide rapid symptom relief Visit our website for more information on “What does scabies look like?”:


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