Patient's question:
I changed it to scabies, and now the infection is spreading very quickly. It started from the groin area and has now spread all over the body in dense patches. I have been using some ointments, but they seem to be very ineffective. I am quite upset about the condition worsening. How can I deal with the scabies spreading like prickly heat in patches?Doctor's answer:
Scabies is contagious. It is a contact-transmitted skin disease caused by scabies mites burrowing into the epidermal layer of the human skin. The main symptoms of scabies include the recurrence of papules and vesicles on delicate skin areas, as well as the reappearance of itchy nodules on the scrotum, with symptoms of persistent worsening itching at night. It is recommended to visit the dermatology department of a local regular hospital for follow-up treatment and apply 10% sulfur or 4% salicylic acid ointment under the guidance of a doctor.