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Do I have scabies again?

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thomas94928
thomas94928

In December/January I had scabies, I used the cream twice, a week apart. And a few weeks later I was completely fine, no itching and all the bites and marks and stuff had gone. But now the behind of my right thigh has started to feel itchy and i have the little red dots on my ankles/top of feet again like last time. I haven't been out of the house at all due to lockdown so I am baffled, is this scabies and how have I got it again when I've been in contact with no one and I was completely scabies free for 4 months. Thanks.

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  • kyleren41352
    kyleren41352 thomas94928

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    Unlikely if you haven't been in prolong physical contact with anyone.

    They don't hide in the body for 4 months and there's no evidence it can survive outside of the body for 4 months.

    Has it spread since you've spotted them?

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