Lady Patricia
replied on January 21st, 2004
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Scabies
First of all lets get some information to
you....Scabies is not a sexually
transmitted bug.....It's a tiny micro bug
that feeds off of human and animals flesh.
You can get this from an out door kept
animal and kids can pick it up at
school.....Here are some signs of it is
scabies.....Does showering or bathing in
hot water make you itch more.....If so
that's a big sign it is scabies...Another
thing is...Is it worse in between your
fingers and toes that's where they like
it best...And little scabs is another
sign...They start out tiny and spread like
wild fire......You can buy an over the
counter soap called...Kwalada
lotion.....Everyone must be treated even
if they don't have signs of
it....Second...Wash everything in cold
water ....They dislike cold...Then rewash
it in hot to kill them.....Make sure to
wash your hair in the lotion as well
because they'll just travel up to your
head and nest there instead... You will
need to be retreated in 24 hours......It
is best to go to a health unit and talk to
them...They can supply what is needed for
free...And sometimes depending on where
you live...They will come and help or send
a nurse to make sure things are
working......Calling a health line my help
as well....Then you need to let the school
know so they can keep an eye on the other
children...Or your family may get it
back....
I have 5 kids and have been through
this twice.....My kids get it at
school......From the same kid both
times....We have a great school and a
bunch of families pitched in and helped
one another as it was in many families by
the time it got to me and my
family...Helps when you work in the
health department ....Good luck...And
...Don't give up thinking your not right
about it being scabies....Most Dr.'s think
it is not around much any more
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