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i started off just itching on my legs, then got worse in the nights wich lead to having itchy red bumps wich spread all over. even on my scalp >:( because my skins so dry its caused the skin on my legs to split a little. im also itching on my fingers. if anyone could help it would be much appreciated x

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Going by your symptoms, the possibility of scabies is high. It is an infestation of the skin with the Sarcoptes scabiei mite. It is characterized by intense itching, usually at night and by small insect-type bites lesions on the skin. Diagnosis of scabies is made by scraping the skin and viewing the material under a microscope to see the characteristic mite or eggs.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.