skin problems

[johnyboy101]

hi my names john, umm my problem is that a wile ago my girlfreind was living with her uncle in an apartment, and she didint have a bed. she was sleeping on the couch and a little wile after she started getting these like little pimples, she said that it itches and scratches like as if a misquito bit her, but they started showing up in pairs of 2, or 3 and i had some problem with my legs my legs were always itching me on my shins and now after a wile we both have the same problem, i have these little bumps like pimples, and these skin bubbles like blisters, popping up in pairs or in like colonies that itch and hurt i got a small colonie on the left side of my foot on my heel, i got a few more bubbles between my fingers, and now there on my legs both sides  on my thighs on my arms, and on my lower backside and they itch and scratch for hours. my girlfreind thinks that there was some kind of bug, but i think its sumthing els because its been a wile we havent sat on the couches and i still have it, can some 1 please help me because these things are killing me!!! and all of a sudden my genetalia has started so itch aswell, i dont know why mostly on my scrotum but now on the foreskin of my penis, please help me!!!


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[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi

Scabies is not an STD . "Scabies is a transmissible ectoparasite skin infection characterized by superficial burrows, intense pruritus (itching) and secondary infection. The word scabies comes from the Latin word for "scratch" (scabere)."  This means that scabies is caused by mites that burrow into the skin. The mites then cause an allergic reaction which leads to itching and redness.

Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scabies

Topical medications like Lindane ,permethrin and  malathion may be the medications of choice. You have to ascertain first that this indeed is a scabetic infection. There is really no definite way of knowing if inanimate objects are infested with scabetic mites. Just wash linens, cloths ,toys etc that have been exposed to someone with suspected scabies.

Here is a url for further information:

http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/scabies.htm

[johnyboy101]

no i havent, i havent had the time iv been working like a dog, how do u get scabies wat is it? or they? and how do i know wat other parts of my hosue may have scabies i dont know, i just want this **** to go away and never come back lol is it an std or sumthing? i have no clue

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi

This may be a case of scabies. Have this assessed by your dermatologist. A microscopic evaluation of the skin lesions may be needed to ascertain the diagnosis. Scabetic skin conditions may prefer the areas between fingers , the wrists and the groin areas. Stop sleeping on the sofa bed. Have this washed and disinfected as soon as possible. Also, scabies is contagious. Immediate medications are needed to avoid its spread .It may spread through direct skin to skin contact so avoid touching the areas. Also, wash your laundry separately and avoid sharing clothes, beddings and towels.

Have you had this assessed by a doctor already?