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Toddler scabies or allergic reaction ? Help ?

My son has a rash that began on belly and quickly spread all over with worse on armpits and thighs , no new items in house no know allergies and not itchy at all to him doc said type of detmitis especially since he revived a bug bite on cheek a day before. Treated with antibiotics rash got worse but still no itch and no change in behavior went back and with out a skin test said it’s now scabies cleaned my whole house and applied cream this was because it looks like my daughters belly/hip where diaper closes is breaking out now (but she is sensitive and just switched diapers) and it has moved to my sons wrist (the very last place it has gone) I’m only questioning this now because 2nd diag and no itch at all and my kids are kepts home only outdoor parks where they don’t touch other children. He sleeps in bed with us and me and my husband have nothing. No doctors here will give 2nd diag against each other I just hope I’m treating the right thing now. And bug bite cheek still there ! Raised bumps no open sores some pink tone but most skin tone seen under certain light all over body ! Almost 2 weeks now.
Urgent care said allergic reaction doesn't look like scabies they have seen since it's so wide spread.
Rash seems to still be persistent and spreading on my son and on a waiting list till next year to see a dermatologist :(  should it still be spreading days after cream was applied head to toe ?
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Get a second opinion. Talk to a pharmacist. There are free and low cost clinics for children, just google it. Do not wait
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Certain creams can spread rashes! If he wears diapers, discontinue that kind. My daughter developed ringworm from diapers a yr ago
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