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I think I have scabies.
Sent to Health Experts January 15 07:03 PM

My palms have been itchy for a couple days and now my armpits and inside my arm and I checked online and it appears I have scabies.
Can I just call a dermatologist?

 

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Female, Age: 46, Florida

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Nothing. I just figured this may be the problem

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January 15 7:06 PM (2 minutes and 38 seconds later)
         
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Hello,

You may find it a lot easier to get in to see your regular health care provider who can also look under a microscope and see if you have scabies. Most dermatologists are booked up for weeks in advance, and it's particularly difficult to see one if you don't have a referral from a primary provider.

 



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January 15 7:09 PM (3 minutes and 12 seconds later)
         
I haven't a regular MD so should I just go to an emergency room?
I work in a public place and read that scabies are highly contagious.
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January 15 7:12 PM (3 minutes and 20 seconds later)
         
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