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itchy, stinging, crawling on skin no rash, no marks

I've been experiencing the same symptoms as most people on this site re this itchy crawly, stinging but no rash, etc. for several months now.  None of the suggestions worked, I did some research and found that it might be dust mites , pictures dand description seems same but the remeides do not work either. Mine has now intensified and is very disruptive and also rest of my body and head.

Today, I felt the crawly again on my leg and I usually casually used my hand to brush away the crawly feeling but this time it felt wet.  When I looked at my hand on my finger was a very small blob of a clear jelly-like substance.  It immediately scared me and wonder what it is.  This is now scary and I saved it in a plastic bag with intentions to get it examined under a microscope at a lab, but I do not know where to take it. I have also in the past done the same thing and felt something on my skin at time of crawly and was a an extremely tiny white thing no bitter than a pin head. It looked like dandruff except a bit bigger and more solid. I think that since doctors don't know about it and so anything they don't know they claim we are mental, (instead of saying they don't know and take it on as a challenge to refer to their peers who might know) anywho, if anyone has experienced this or know where I can get this to a lab, please let me know.  I live in Texas
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Thank you for advice
I've already been washing my bedding weekly (sometimes more frequently than that) upon advice from others, in natural detergent laced with about an ounce of eucalyptus oil.  It seems to  help with the itiching and crawling feeling.  It has not stopped but has greatly reduced it.  
However, my main question was where can I take the evidence for diagnosis.  I am not able to afford a dermatologist. Thanks for yours and any response.
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Hello,
First of all, the possibility of body lice should be ruled out. According to CDC(centre of disease control), Intense itching (“pruritus”) and rash caused by an allergic reaction to the louse bites are common symptoms of body lice infestation. Wash the Clothing, bedding, and towels in hot water and dry them in sun after machine drying them. Topical permethrin or Lindane cream may be needed which are available by prescription only.

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 dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
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