Do red bumps still appear after the live scabies/eggs are killed off?

by Alan
(Ca)

I've been using neem daily and (I feel) like I have successfully gotten rid of any live scabies or eggs. (After two weeks of treatment). I itch a lot less and all the bumps are starting to scab.

My question is I'm still in the itching phase which I'm told is common the last few weeks following the scabies death.

However, some new raised red bumps are appearing and causing itchiness. Can brand new red bumps be from when the mite first starting biting 6-8 weeks ago?? (contracted scabies approx. 6-8 weeks ago) Or if you get a bump, does that mean a live mite is biting you which immediately causes the bump to form??

I will continue to treat with neem but it would be so helpful to understand the process of when the bumps form vs. when the live mite is actually in action. This site is a lifesavor, I appreciate all your answers and efforts to help people.

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Do red bumps still appear after the live scabies/eggs are killed off?

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Neem and scabies mites
by: Birgit

Hi Alan,

The immune reaction is never to scabies bites. It's a reaction to the dead skins and excrement they leave behind as they live under your skin.

My guess would be that new bumps are indicating new activity. Did you eradicate all mites from the house as well as treating yourself?

It's not hard to get reinfected. And what exactly are you doing? "Using neem" can mean so many different things.

Holes
by: itchy ri

I don't get bumps as such. I get holes in my skin. I treated with permethrin (yuck) and while the permethrin was on my skin I got new bite marks where I scratched.

I have been using neem oil, shampoo, soap and spraying the house (carpet and chairs)with neem and I still get new track 'holes'. I've put my office chair seat and back rest in garbage bags and change them daily.

I have been washing laundry in hot water and drying for an hour. I've done 64 loads of wash this week for a family of 3 and this has been going on for weeks now.

I just had two new holes come up and found new scabies in the area that I treated with neem (seed) oil. Are they digging their way out or in?

Scabies
by: kathryn

My dermatologist told me you can't get scabies from bedding and clothing and you won't get them on the face that the bites will continue up to 3 weeks because of the infestation under your skin.

This is only my second week and its bad.

Myths
by: Mons

You can get scabies from clothing, bedding, towels, shoes, etc. They will die when not eating, but will live (suggested living time is 2 days to 2 weeks).

Also, you can get scabies on your face. I did. You may have them behind your ears as well.

Scabies
by: Anonymous

You can get scabies from bedding and clothing. It is the most common way in which it spreads. That is why you need to wash your bedding, clothing, and towels daily. Do not share anything!

Pillows should be put in the dryer on high heat. Beds, couches, and floors need to be vacuumed very well too as scabies can only live for 2-3 days without being on a human body.

This is how people end up re-infecting themselves. Stuffed animals, shoes, and anything else that can not go into the dryer should be bagged up for several days.

The itching continues for weeks post treatment, this is because your body reacts to the remains of the mite and their feces that are in your skin, not to the mite itself. So until all of that is out of your skin you are unfortunately in for a few more weeks of itching.

Help
by: Anonymous

My daughter has been diagnosed with scabies.

Well, the doctors said they are not 100% as the rash is only on the soles of her feet and the palms of her hands but are treating her for this to eliminate it. She had had this rash of 10 days and it has not traveled anywhere else plus she sleeps in the same bed as me and I don't have any symptoms.

I have been to 6 different doctors. Two of them thought it was scabies. The rest have said it's an allergy or heat rash or hand foot and mouth although she has had no fever or ulcers. We have all been treated with with permetherin. We covered ourselves in it last week and again this week.

Also washing bed covers and towels etc. My daughter is still extremely itchy and it's keeping her awake at night. There are no scabs, just a red blotchy looking rash with the tiniest blisters which I think are due to scratching.

Does this sound like scabies? I had them when I was younger but I was covered. I don't understand why they haven't spread to the rest of her body.

Could they still be living after 2 treatments with this cream? Please help!

Please advise
by: Anonymous

I just got the cream for scabies and I applied it head from toe. Afterwards I washed my bedding and all of my clothes; even the clean clothes.

My question is, do I have to keep washing ALL of my clothes and bedding on a daily basis, or do I wash everything every few days?

Scabies in babies
by: Ferrari F. Barbie

My son is 4 month old and we have been dealing with this whole scabies thing for about 2 months.

A week after his shots I noticed a bump that looked more like the beginning of a boil or staph surrounded by small, red, pimple-like bumps. At first I took him to his pediatrician, who couldn't tell what it was and referred us to the dermatologist.

At first glance the doctor thought it was eczema and gave us some desonide lotion. Over a period of 3 weeks it got way worse. 3 weeks later - took my soon back to the dermatologists and found out he had scabies. Before my son was diagnosed it had got so bad to the point where his entire body was covered in huge mounds of the little red bumps developing into larger ones.

My point is to ask the doctors to do a scabies test in such a scenario before prescribing medication. It is very simple and you will have your results very soon!

Through the worst of it now (I HOPE)
by: Anonymous

Hey everyone - the bleach and water work 100% ... Not sure how good it is, but I am definitely seeing sign of improvement. I did permetherin 3 times and it didn't do much. I did Ivectermin/Stromectol and it helped.
Here is my cure:

Bed bug spray EVERYTHING -- it has permetherin in it. If you have it in your scalp use CVS 1% Lice shampoo.
Shower every night as hot as you can stand it, dry off and spray with water and bleach solution.

Spray the bed with bug spray, get in bed. Leave Window open to circulate air, fumes I am sure are not good for you.
Wake up, shower and scrub gently with a KITCHEN (yes, I said KITCHEN scrub pad to remove dead skin, and dead Scabies and whatever they leave behind), spray again. Spray everything with bug spray and bleach/water solution - wash everything daily.
After a few days you should see sign of improvement.

This has ruined my summer 2011; I have been in despair... So down over it. Cost $$$ and I have had it since the beginning of May... it's now August.
I have red marks all over my chest and upper legs, and some inside my arms. But it gets better.

God knows what all these chemicals are doing to my body, but I was desperate, I am hoping I am through the worst of it now.

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