HELP (Scabies)

[mmikern]

Is it possible to have scabies and show NO symptoms whatsoever?
I went to the ER because i couldnt afford a doctor, and they told me the lesions on my body were scabies. I was wondering if my parents could have them, even though i very seldomly come out of my room. None of them complain of any symptoms
Ive also been using ivermectin, anywhere from 24-36 mg every 3 or 4 days for a little under 3 weeks, but im still a little itchy and im noticing some very small red marks that itch a little on verious parts of my body. Also the areas that where really effected,but have since faded, now have 2-3 red marks where blood has scabbed over. Can they become immune to ivermectin?
Ive also strarted breaking out ALOT on my face
What is going on??
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Thanks

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Scabies is a very contagious disease and most of the family members gets infected if someone is having scabies. Moreover involvement of face in scabies is very rare. It is characterized by intense itching, usually at night and by small insect-type bites lesions on the skin and usually effects the specific areas of the body. Scabies may involve the webs between the fingers, the wrists or other folds of body.
Diagnosis of scabies is made by scraping the skin and viewing the material under a microscope to see the characteristic mite or eggs. To confirm the diagnosis I suggest you to get an evaluation done from a dermatologist.
I hope it helps. Take care and regards.

[mooksmom]

It sounds like you may be reinfecting yourself. Did they not tell you at the ER that you had to wash all of your bed linens in HOT HOT water and also your clothes???