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Is scarlet fever related to chickenpox and shingles?
Scabies and chicken box are unrelated infections, and having chicken pox in the past does not protect against scabies.
Are scabies caused by a parasite?
Yes, scabies are caused by a parasitic mite called Sarcoptes scabiei.
Have you ever experienced the symptoms of scabies caused by mites?
I have not personally experienced the symptoms of scabies caused by mites.
Is scabies a virus or a bacteria?
Scabies is caused by a parasitic mite, not a virus or bacteria. The mite burrows into the top layer of skin to lay eggs, leading to intense itching and skin irritation. Treatment typically involves prescription medications to kill the mites and their eggs.
Can you get scabies from urinating on yourself?
No, you cannot get scabies by urinating on yourself. The scabies is caused when a certain kind of mite burrows underneath your skin, and the mite's feces causes severe itchiness. It is caused by mites, not urine.
Is scabies the same as hpv?
No, scabies is caused by a microscopic parasitic organism called the scabies mite. The bumps and itching associated with it are the result of the parasite burrowing underneath the top layers of the skin. HPV is a virus which causes a vaguely similar looking kind of bump called a wart, and is also thought to be a cause of some kinds of cancer.
What is permethrin cream used for?
Permethrin cream is used to treat scabies also known as Norwegian scabies. Scabies is an contagious skin infection caused by mites.
Is scabies athlete's foot?
No, both scabies and athlete's foot are itchy and easy to catch, but they have very different causes. Athlete's foot is caused by a fungus; scabies is caused by tiny mites. Also, athlete's foot affects the feet, while scabies can affect almost any part of the body.
Does scabies cause blood infection?
NO scabies is just skin infection caused by sarcoptes scabiei.secondary infection caused by bacteria may occur in only immunocompromised person
A skin infection caused by infestation with an itch mite?
Scabies
What does it mean if you have bumps on your hands?
There are several things that this could be. They could be warts, insect bites, eczema, psoriasis, or be caused by a virus (usually a type of herpes) or scabies. If they are troublesome, I would recommend going to a doctor.
Are scabies caused by bed bug bites?
No. Bed bugs and scabies are two total different things. You can get scabies by close skin contact from someone that has scabies. Scabies burrow under your skin and lay their eggs while bed bugs stay and hide in your bed and suck your blood at night.
