Patient's question:
I went to the dermatology department of the hospital and they said it was a scabies nodule. How exactly should it be treated? What exactly is this? Besides the red and swollen area, what's going on? This won't be a big problem, will it?Doctor's answer:
This is the consideration for scabies nodules, which is caused by an allergic reaction to the decomposition metabolites of scabies mites. Once scabies is fully healed, the nodules generally do not improve easily. It is recommended to seek treatment at a dermatology department of the hospital. Local triamcinolone acetonide injections can be used at the nodule sites, administered once every two weeks, for 2-3 sessions. Alternatively, triamcinolone acetonide neomycin can be applied externally.For patients with testicular involvement, timely treatment can reduce the risk of complications. If left untreated, it may affect fertility. Therefore, patients should receive timely and symptomatic treatment, and maintain a regular lifestyle in daily life.