Very itchey rash

OK, about a week ago my 9yr old had a rash on the side of his face, he said that it was itchy I tried many differant creams. then the next day it had made it over to the other side of him face and the palm of his hand, also my 4yr old had it, only on his face. Now my husband and i have it. My husband has it on the back of his ear, and on myself its on the my arm and my stomic, what is it?????


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[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Since all of you are having it, it can be a viral or fungal rash which is contagious or scabies. Scabies is a contagious  skin infection caused by a parasite – the mite, which burrows under the host’s skin and causes intense allergic itching. It is transmitted from objects or beddings, but more with direct skin- to – skin contact.

Please get the diagnosis confirmed from a dermatologist and then start with the treatment.
I hope it helps. Take care and regards.