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Infected patients have thickened, crusty areas all over their bodies, including over the scalp. Their skin is scaly. Their fingernails may be thickened and horny.

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What are Norwegian scabies?

Infestation with huge numbers of mites (on the order of thousands to millions).This form of scabies, with its major infestation, is referred to as crusted scabies or Norwegian scabies.


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The difference between them is nothing besides how many you have. The same mite infects for both cases, just Norwegian has ALOT more mites on your body then normal scabies. 15~ for normal scabies and thousands for norwegian. I looked/ Found you can get more if your immune system is lower.


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I have not personally experienced the symptoms of scabies caused by mites.


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Should you treat scabies even if you do not have symptoms?

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What are the physical symptoms of a scabies rash?

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What are the symptoms and treatment options for a scabies parasite infestation?

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How long before you know if you have scabies?

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How does someone get scabies other than by spreading?

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